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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,003.27, 52,499.97 and 10,045.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,003.27, 52,499.97 and 10,045.46 is: 15,066.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,003.27 : 52,499.97 = 10,045.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,003.27/52,499.97 = 10,045.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,003.27x = 52,499.97 × 10,045.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,003.27x = 527,386,086.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 527,386,086.14/35,003.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,066.77

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