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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,184.48, 52,767.48 and 10,217.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,184.48, 52,767.48 and 10,217.82 is: 15,324.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,184.48 : 52,767.48 = 10,217.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,184.48/52,767.48 = 10,217.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,184.48x = 52,767.48 × 10,217.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,184.48x = 539,168,612.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 539,168,612.49/35,184.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,324.05

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