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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,179.48, 52,771.97 and 10,219.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,179.48, 52,771.97 and 10,219.94 is: 15,330.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,179.48 : 52,771.97 = 10,219.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,179.48/52,771.97 = 10,219.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,179.48x = 52,771.97 × 10,219.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,179.48x = 539,326,367.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 539,326,367.08/35,179.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,330.71

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