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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,160.23, 52,738.80 and 10,199.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,160.23, 52,738.80 and 10,199.73 is: 15,299.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,160.23 : 52,738.80 = 10,199.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,160.23/52,738.80 = 10,199.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,160.23x = 52,738.80 × 10,199.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,160.23x = 537,921,520.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 537,921,520.52/35,160.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,299.15

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