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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,009.98, 52,499.17 and 10,044.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,009.98, 52,499.17 and 10,044.36 is: 15,062.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,009.98 : 52,499.17 = 10,044.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,009.98/52,499.17 = 10,044.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,009.98x = 52,499.17 × 10,044.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,009.98x = 527,320,563.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 527,320,563.18/35,009.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,062.01

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