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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,162.54, 52,732.79 and 10,204.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,162.54, 52,732.79 and 10,204.31 is: 15,303.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,162.54 : 52,732.79 = 10,204.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,162.54/52,732.79 = 10,204.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,162.54x = 52,732.79 × 10,204.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,162.54x = 538,101,736.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 538,101,736.32/35,162.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,303.27

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