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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,186.68, 52,783.48 and 10,226.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,186.68, 52,783.48 and 10,226.94 is: 15,341.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,186.68 : 52,783.48 = 10,226.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,186.68/52,783.48 = 10,226.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,186.68x = 52,783.48 × 10,226.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,186.68x = 539,813,523.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 539,813,523.36/35,186.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,341.42

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