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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,071.88, 52,608.36 and 10,114.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,071.88, 52,608.36 and 10,114.16 is: 15,171.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,071.88 : 52,608.36 = 10,114.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,071.88/52,608.36 = 10,114.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,071.88x = 52,608.36 × 10,114.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,071.88x = 532,089,370.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 532,089,370.38/35,071.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,171.40

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