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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,006.85, 52,494.48 and 10,041.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,006.85, 52,494.48 and 10,041.23 is: 15,057.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,006.85 : 52,494.48 = 10,041.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,006.85/52,494.48 = 10,041.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,006.85x = 52,494.48 × 10,041.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,006.85x = 527,109,278.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 527,109,278.65/35,006.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,057.32

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