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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,162.04, 52,732.05 and 10,203.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,162.04, 52,732.05 and 10,203.81 is: 15,302.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,162.04 : 52,732.05 = 10,203.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,162.04/52,732.05 = 10,203.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,162.04x = 52,732.05 × 10,203.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,162.04x = 538,067,768.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 538,067,768.09/35,162.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,302.52

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