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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,169.66, 52,759.70 and 10,209.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,169.66, 52,759.70 and 10,209.92 is: 15,316.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,169.66 : 52,759.70 = 10,209.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,169.66/52,759.70 = 10,209.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,169.66x = 52,759.70 × 10,209.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,169.66x = 538,672,097.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 538,672,097.09/35,169.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,316.39

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