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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,014.51, 52,530.90 and 10,056.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,014.51, 52,530.90 and 10,056.59 is: 15,087.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,014.51 : 52,530.90 = 10,056.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,014.51/52,530.90 = 10,056.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,014.51x = 52,530.90 × 10,056.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,014.51x = 528,281,620.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 528,281,620.26/35,014.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,087.51

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