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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,007.27, 52,502.40 and 10,041.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,007.27, 52,502.40 and 10,041.45 is: 15,059.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,007.27 : 52,502.40 = 10,041.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,007.27/52,502.40 = 10,041.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,007.27x = 52,502.40 × 10,041.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,007.27x = 527,200,224.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 527,200,224.48/35,007.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,059.74

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