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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,182.85, 52,777.05 and 10,223.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,182.85, 52,777.05 and 10,223.33 is: 15,335.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,182.85 : 52,777.05 = 10,223.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,182.85/52,777.05 = 10,223.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,182.85x = 52,777.05 × 10,223.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,182.85x = 539,557,147.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 539,557,147.46/35,182.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,335.80

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