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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,181.98, 52,775.72 and 10,222.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,181.98, 52,775.72 and 10,222.44 is: 15,334.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,181.98 : 52,775.72 = 10,222.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,181.98/52,775.72 = 10,222.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,181.98x = 52,775.72 × 10,222.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,181.98x = 539,496,580.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 539,496,580.04/35,181.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,334.46

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