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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,183.82, 52,763.55 and 10,217.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,183.82, 52,763.55 and 10,217.10 is: 15,322.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,183.82 : 52,763.55 = 10,217.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,183.82/52,763.55 = 10,217.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,183.82x = 52,763.55 × 10,217.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,183.82x = 539,090,466.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 539,090,466.71/35,183.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,322.11

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