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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,159.62, 52,732.71 and 10,535.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,159.62, 52,732.71 and 10,535.62 is: 15,801.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,159.62 : 52,732.71 = 10,535.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,159.62/52,732.71 = 10,535.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,159.62x = 52,732.71 × 10,535.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,159.62x = 555,571,794.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 555,571,794.13/35,159.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,801.42

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