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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,178.98, 52,771.21 and 10,219.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,178.98, 52,771.21 and 10,219.43 is: 15,329.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,178.98 : 52,771.21 = 10,219.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,178.98/52,771.21 = 10,219.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,178.98x = 52,771.21 × 10,219.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,178.98x = 539,291,792.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 539,291,792.99/35,178.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,329.95

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