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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,183.43, 52,780.32 and 10,220.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,183.43, 52,780.32 and 10,220.22 is: 15,331.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,183.43 : 52,780.32 = 10,220.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,183.43/52,780.32 = 10,220.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,183.43x = 52,780.32 × 10,220.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,183.43x = 539,426,482.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 539,426,482.07/35,183.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,331.83

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