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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,158.23, 52,735.80 and 10,197.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,158.23, 52,735.80 and 10,197.73 is: 15,296.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,158.23 : 52,735.80 = 10,197.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,158.23/52,735.80 = 10,197.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,158.23x = 52,735.80 × 10,197.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,158.23x = 537,785,449.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 537,785,449.73/35,158.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,296.15

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