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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,161.54, 52,731.30 and 10,203.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,161.54, 52,731.30 and 10,203.31 is: 15,301.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,161.54 : 52,731.30 = 10,203.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,161.54/52,731.30 = 10,203.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,161.54x = 52,731.30 × 10,203.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,161.54x = 538,033,749.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 538,033,749.59/35,161.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,301.77

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