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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,032.28, 52,542.77 and 10,066.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,032.28, 52,542.77 and 10,066.65 is: 15,098.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,032.28 : 52,542.77 = 10,066.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,032.28/52,542.77 = 10,066.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,032.28x = 52,542.77 × 10,066.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,032.28x = 528,929,625.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 528,929,625.29/35,032.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,098.35

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