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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,186.55, 52,779.50 and 15,210.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,186.55, 52,779.50 and 15,210.17 is: 22,815.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,186.55 : 52,779.50 = 15,210.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,186.55/52,779.50 = 15,210.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,186.55x = 52,779.50 × 15,210.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,186.55x = 802,784,827.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 802,784,827.57/35,186.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,815.10

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