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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,183.48, 52,777.97 and 10,223.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,183.48, 52,777.97 and 10,223.94 is: 15,336.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,183.48 : 52,777.97 = 10,223.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,183.48/52,777.97 = 10,223.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,183.48x = 52,777.97 × 10,223.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,183.48x = 539,598,747.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 539,598,747.48/35,183.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,336.71

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