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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,188.93, 52,784.28 and 10,229.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,188.93, 52,784.28 and 10,229.21 is: 15,344.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,188.93 : 52,784.28 = 10,229.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,188.93/52,784.28 = 10,229.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,188.93x = 52,784.28 × 10,229.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,188.93x = 539,941,596.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 539,941,596.06/35,188.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,344.07

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