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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,165.13, 52,747.69 and 10,541.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,165.13, 52,747.69 and 10,541.13 is: 15,811.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,165.13 : 52,747.69 = 10,541.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,165.13/52,747.69 = 10,541.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,165.13x = 52,747.69 × 10,541.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,165.13x = 556,019,967.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 556,019,967.40/35,165.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,811.69

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