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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,130.95, 52,688.66 and 10,165.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,130.95, 52,688.66 and 10,165.53 is: 15,246.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,130.95 : 52,688.66 = 10,165.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,130.95/52,688.66 = 10,165.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,130.95x = 52,688.66 × 10,165.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,130.95x = 535,608,103.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 535,608,103.06/35,130.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,246.05

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