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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,031.40, 52,555.50 and 10,070.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,031.40, 52,555.50 and 10,070.94 is: 15,108.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,031.40 : 52,555.50 = 10,070.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,031.40/52,555.50 = 10,070.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,031.40x = 52,555.50 × 10,070.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,031.40x = 529,283,287.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 529,283,287.17/35,031.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,108.82

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