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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,006.76, 52,510.12 and 10,382.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,006.76, 52,510.12 and 10,382.76 is: 15,574.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,006.76 : 52,510.12 = 10,382.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,006.76/52,510.12 = 10,382.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,006.76x = 52,510.12 × 10,382.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,006.76x = 545,199,973.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 545,199,973.53/35,006.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,574.13

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