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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,196.70, 52,803.34 and 10,237.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,196.70, 52,803.34 and 10,237.30 is: 15,358.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,196.70 : 52,803.34 = 10,237.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,196.70/52,803.34 = 10,237.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,196.70x = 52,803.34 × 10,237.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,196.70x = 540,563,632.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 540,563,632.58/35,196.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,358.36

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