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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,103.68, 52,655.59 and 10,145.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,103.68, 52,655.59 and 10,145.74 is: 15,218.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,103.68 : 52,655.59 = 10,145.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,103.68/52,655.59 = 10,145.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,103.68x = 52,655.59 × 10,145.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,103.68x = 534,229,757.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 534,229,757.20/35,103.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,218.63

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