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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,021.87, 52,517.31 and 10,056.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,021.87, 52,517.31 and 10,056.12 is: 15,079.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,021.87 : 52,517.31 = 10,056.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,021.87/52,517.31 = 10,056.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,021.87x = 52,517.31 × 10,056.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,021.87x = 528,120,371.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 528,120,371.44/35,021.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,079.73

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