Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,169, 52,753.50 and 10,545
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 35,169, 52,753.50 and 10,545 is: 15,817.50
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
35,169 : 52,753.50 = 10,545 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
35,169/52,753.50 = 10,545/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
35,169x = 52,753.50 × 10,545 - Step 4: Simplify right side
35,169x = 556,285,657.50 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 556,285,657.50/35,169 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 15,817.50
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