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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,183.10, 52,777.42 and 10,223.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,183.10, 52,777.42 and 10,223.58 is: 15,336.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,183.10 : 52,777.42 = 10,223.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,183.10/52,777.42 = 10,223.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,183.10x = 52,777.42 × 10,223.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,183.10x = 539,574,150.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 539,574,150.00/35,183.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,336.17

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