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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,015.67, 52,515.51 and 10,055.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,015.67, 52,515.51 and 10,055.52 is: 15,080.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,015.67 : 52,515.51 = 10,055.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,015.67/52,515.51 = 10,055.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,015.67x = 52,515.51 × 10,055.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,015.67x = 528,070,761.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 528,070,761.12/35,015.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,080.98

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