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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,193.60, 52,790.40 and 10,233.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,193.60, 52,790.40 and 10,233.60 is: 15,350.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,193.60 : 52,790.40 = 10,233.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,193.60/52,790.40 = 10,233.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,193.60x = 52,790.40 × 10,233.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,193.60x = 540,235,837.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 540,235,837.44/35,193.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,350.40

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