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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,179.56, 52,769.61 and 10,221.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,179.56, 52,769.61 and 10,221.30 is: 15,332.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,179.56 : 52,769.61 = 10,221.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,179.56/52,769.61 = 10,221.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,179.56x = 52,769.61 × 10,221.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,179.56x = 539,374,014.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 539,374,014.69/35,179.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,332.03

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