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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,105.65, 52,659.50 and 10,151.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,105.65, 52,659.50 and 10,151.30 is: 15,227.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,105.65 : 52,659.50 = 10,151.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,105.65/52,659.50 = 10,151.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,105.65x = 52,659.50 × 10,151.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,105.65x = 534,562,463.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 534,562,463.24/35,105.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,227.25

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