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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,128.82, 52,695.98 and 10,169.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,128.82, 52,695.98 and 10,169.24 is: 15,254.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,128.82 : 52,695.98 = 10,169.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,128.82/52,695.98 = 10,169.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,128.82x = 52,695.98 × 10,169.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,128.82x = 535,878,186.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 535,878,186.68/35,128.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,254.66

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