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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,187.44, 52,768.71 and 10,222.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,187.44, 52,768.71 and 10,222.29 is: 15,329.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,187.44 : 52,768.71 = 10,222.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,187.44/52,768.71 = 10,222.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,187.44x = 52,768.71 × 10,222.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,187.44x = 539,417,254.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 539,417,254.43/35,187.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,329.82

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