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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,170.25, 52,755.38 and 10,546.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,170.25, 52,755.38 and 10,546.25 is: 15,819.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,170.25 : 52,755.38 = 10,546.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,170.25/52,755.38 = 10,546.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,170.25x = 52,755.38 × 10,546.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,170.25x = 556,371,373.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 556,371,373.59/35,170.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,819.38

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