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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,165.19, 52,747.79 and 10,541.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,165.19, 52,747.79 and 10,541.19 is: 15,811.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,165.19 : 52,747.79 = 10,541.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,165.19/52,747.79 = 10,541.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,165.19x = 52,747.79 × 10,541.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,165.19x = 556,024,370.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 556,024,370.95/35,165.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,811.78

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