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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,196.88, 52,782.44 and 10,230.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,196.88, 52,782.44 and 10,230.16 is: 15,341.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,196.88 : 52,782.44 = 10,230.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,196.88/52,782.44 = 10,230.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,196.88x = 52,782.44 × 10,230.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,196.88x = 539,972,806.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 539,972,806.39/35,196.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,341.50

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