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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,129.13, 52,687.25 and 10,163.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,129.13, 52,687.25 and 10,163.04 is: 15,242.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,129.13 : 52,687.25 = 10,163.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,129.13/52,687.25 = 10,163.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,129.13x = 52,687.25 × 10,163.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,129.13x = 535,462,629.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 535,462,629.24/35,129.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,242.70

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