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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,001.66, 52,505.12 and 10,041.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,001.66, 52,505.12 and 10,041.51 is: 15,063.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,001.66 : 52,505.12 = 10,041.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,001.66/52,505.12 = 10,041.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,001.66x = 52,505.12 × 10,041.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,001.66x = 527,230,687.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 527,230,687.53/35,001.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,063.02

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