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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,021.02, 52,531.88 and 10,061

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,021.02, 52,531.88 and 10,061 is: 15,091.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,021.02 : 52,531.88 = 10,061 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,021.02/52,531.88 = 10,061/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,021.02x = 52,531.88 × 10,061
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,021.02x = 528,523,244.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 528,523,244.68/35,021.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,091.60

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