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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,455.98, 53,192.46 and 10,155.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,455.98, 53,192.46 and 10,155.86 is: 15,236.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,455.98 : 53,192.46 = 10,155.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,455.98/53,192.46 = 10,155.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,455.98x = 53,192.46 × 10,155.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,455.98x = 540,214,910.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 540,214,910.85/35,455.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,236.21

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