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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,190, 52,789.32 and 10,566

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,190, 52,789.32 and 10,566 is: 15,850.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,190 : 52,789.32 = 10,566 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,190/52,789.32 = 10,566/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,190x = 52,789.32 × 10,566
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,190x = 557,771,955.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 557,771,955.12/35,190
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,850.30

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