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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,005.33, 52,492.20 and 10,039.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,005.33, 52,492.20 and 10,039.65 is: 15,054.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,005.33 : 52,492.20 = 10,039.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,005.33/52,492.20 = 10,039.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,005.33x = 52,492.20 × 10,039.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,005.33x = 527,003,315.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 527,003,315.73/35,005.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,054.94

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