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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,005.39, 52,503.15 and 10,047.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,005.39, 52,503.15 and 10,047.57 is: 15,069.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,005.39 : 52,503.15 = 10,047.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,005.39/52,503.15 = 10,047.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,005.39x = 52,503.15 × 10,047.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,005.39x = 527,529,074.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 527,529,074.85/35,005.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,069.94

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