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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,161.07, 52,732.23 and 9,859.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,161.07, 52,732.23 and 9,859.19 is: 14,786.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,161.07 : 52,732.23 = 9,859.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,161.07/52,732.23 = 9,859.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,161.07x = 52,732.23 × 9,859.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,161.07x = 519,896,961.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 519,896,961.55/35,161.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,786.15

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