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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,159.12, 52,731.96 and 10,535.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,159.12, 52,731.96 and 10,535.12 is: 15,800.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,159.12 : 52,731.96 = 10,535.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,159.12/52,731.96 = 10,535.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,159.12x = 52,731.96 × 10,535.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,159.12x = 555,537,526.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 555,537,526.44/35,159.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,800.67

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