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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,162.98, 52,749.60 and 10,203.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,162.98, 52,749.60 and 10,203.16 is: 15,306.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,162.98 : 52,749.60 = 10,203.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,162.98/52,749.60 = 10,203.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,162.98x = 52,749.60 × 10,203.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,162.98x = 538,212,608.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 538,212,608.74/35,162.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,306.23

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