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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,073.09, 52,617.98 and 10,112.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,073.09, 52,617.98 and 10,112.74 is: 15,171.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,073.09 : 52,617.98 = 10,112.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,073.09/52,617.98 = 10,112.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,073.09x = 52,617.98 × 10,112.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,073.09x = 532,111,844.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 532,111,844.80/35,073.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,171.51

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