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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,014.79, 52,506.69 and 10,049.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,014.79, 52,506.69 and 10,049.04 is: 15,069.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,014.79 : 52,506.69 = 10,049.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,014.79/52,506.69 = 10,049.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,014.79x = 52,506.69 × 10,049.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,014.79x = 527,641,909.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 527,641,909.10/35,014.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,069.12

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