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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,073.96, 52,618.72 and 10,112.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,073.96, 52,618.72 and 10,112.06 is: 15,170.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,073.96 : 52,618.72 = 10,112.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,073.96/52,618.72 = 10,112.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,073.96x = 52,618.72 × 10,112.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,073.96x = 532,083,916.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 532,083,916.54/35,073.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,170.34

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