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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,191.44, 52,789.92 and 10,231.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,191.44, 52,789.92 and 10,231.86 is: 15,348.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,191.44 : 52,789.92 = 10,231.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,191.44/52,789.92 = 10,231.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,191.44x = 52,789.92 × 10,231.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,191.44x = 540,139,070.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 540,139,070.85/35,191.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,348.59

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