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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,096.55, 52,637.07 and 10,131.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,096.55, 52,637.07 and 10,131.17 is: 15,194.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,096.55 : 52,637.07 = 10,131.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,096.55/52,637.07 = 10,131.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,096.55x = 52,637.07 × 10,131.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,096.55x = 533,275,104.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 533,275,104.47/35,096.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,194.52

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