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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,186.31, 52,779.74 and 10,228.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,186.31, 52,779.74 and 10,228.05 is: 15,342.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,186.31 : 52,779.74 = 10,228.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,186.31/52,779.74 = 10,228.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,186.31x = 52,779.74 × 10,228.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,186.31x = 539,833,768.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 539,833,768.57/35,186.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,342.15

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