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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,071.43, 52,616.19 and 10,113.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,071.43, 52,616.19 and 10,113.44 is: 15,172.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,071.43 : 52,616.19 = 10,113.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,071.43/52,616.19 = 10,113.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,071.43x = 52,616.19 × 10,113.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,071.43x = 532,130,680.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 532,130,680.59/35,071.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,172.77

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