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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,128.08, 52,701.24 and 10,170.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,128.08, 52,701.24 and 10,170.24 is: 15,258.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,128.08 : 52,701.24 = 10,170.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,128.08/52,701.24 = 10,170.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,128.08x = 52,701.24 × 10,170.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,128.08x = 535,984,259.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 535,984,259.10/35,128.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,258.00

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