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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,163.12, 52,737.96 and 10,539.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,163.12, 52,737.96 and 10,539.12 is: 15,806.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,163.12 : 52,737.96 = 10,539.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,163.12/52,737.96 = 10,539.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,163.12x = 52,737.96 × 10,539.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,163.12x = 555,811,689.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 555,811,689.00/35,163.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,806.67

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