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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,006.13, 52,509.74 and 10,048.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,006.13, 52,509.74 and 10,048.41 is: 15,072.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,006.13 : 52,509.74 = 10,048.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,006.13/52,509.74 = 10,048.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,006.13x = 52,509.74 × 10,048.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,006.13x = 527,639,346.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 527,639,346.27/35,006.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,072.77

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