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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,184.43, 52,781.82 and 10,221.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,184.43, 52,781.82 and 10,221.22 is: 15,333.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,184.43 : 52,781.82 = 10,221.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,184.43/52,781.82 = 10,221.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,184.43x = 52,781.82 × 10,221.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,184.43x = 539,494,594.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 539,494,594.22/35,184.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,333.33

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