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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,005.83, 52,493.22 and 10,040.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,005.83, 52,493.22 and 10,040.19 is: 15,055.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,005.83 : 52,493.22 = 10,040.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,005.83/52,493.22 = 10,040.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,005.83x = 52,493.22 × 10,040.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,005.83x = 527,041,902.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 527,041,902.51/35,005.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,055.83

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