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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,137.68, 52,707.24 and 10,179.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,137.68, 52,707.24 and 10,179.60 is: 15,269.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,137.68 : 52,707.24 = 10,179.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,137.68/52,707.24 = 10,179.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,137.68x = 52,707.24 × 10,179.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,137.68x = 536,538,620.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 536,538,620.30/35,137.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,269.61

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