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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,031, 52,545.64 and 10,071.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,031, 52,545.64 and 10,071.12 is: 15,106.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,031 : 52,545.64 = 10,071.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,031/52,545.64 = 10,071.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,031x = 52,545.64 × 10,071.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,031x = 529,193,445.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 529,193,445.92/35,031
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,106.43

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