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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,157.12, 52,728.96 and 10,533.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,157.12, 52,728.96 and 10,533.12 is: 15,797.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,157.12 : 52,728.96 = 10,533.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,157.12/52,728.96 = 10,533.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,157.12x = 52,728.96 × 10,533.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,157.12x = 555,400,463.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 555,400,463.16/35,157.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,797.67

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