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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,021.57, 52,526.71 and 10,055.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,021.57, 52,526.71 and 10,055.94 is: 15,082.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,021.57 : 52,526.71 = 10,055.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,021.57/52,526.71 = 10,055.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,021.57x = 52,526.71 × 10,055.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,021.57x = 528,205,373.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 528,205,373.30/35,021.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,082.29

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