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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,163, 52,744.50 and 10,539

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,163, 52,744.50 and 10,539 is: 15,808.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,163 : 52,744.50 = 10,539 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,163/52,744.50 = 10,539/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,163x = 52,744.50 × 10,539
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,163x = 555,874,285.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 555,874,285.50/35,163
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,808.50

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