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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,181.23, 52,774.61 and 10,221.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,181.23, 52,774.61 and 10,221.71 is: 15,333.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,181.23 : 52,774.61 = 10,221.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,181.23/52,774.61 = 10,221.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,181.23x = 52,774.61 × 10,221.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,181.23x = 539,446,443.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 539,446,443.80/35,181.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,333.36

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