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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,016.98, 52,509.67 and 10,051.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,016.98, 52,509.67 and 10,051.36 is: 15,072.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,016.98 : 52,509.67 = 10,051.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,016.98/52,509.67 = 10,051.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,016.98x = 52,509.67 × 10,051.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,016.98x = 527,793,440.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 527,793,440.25/35,016.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,072.50

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