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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,024.87, 52,521.80 and 10,059.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,024.87, 52,521.80 and 10,059.12 is: 15,084.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,024.87 : 52,521.80 = 10,059.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,024.87/52,521.80 = 10,059.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,024.87x = 52,521.80 × 10,059.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,024.87x = 528,323,038.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 528,323,038.52/35,024.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,084.23

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