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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,072.88, 52,609.86 and 10,115.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,072.88, 52,609.86 and 10,115.16 is: 15,172.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,072.88 : 52,609.86 = 10,115.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,072.88/52,609.86 = 10,115.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,072.88x = 52,609.86 × 10,115.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,072.88x = 532,157,151.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 532,157,151.48/35,072.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,172.90

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