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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,033.94, 52,545.25 and 10,068.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,033.94, 52,545.25 and 10,068.29 is: 15,100.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,033.94 : 52,545.25 = 10,068.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,033.94/52,545.25 = 10,068.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,033.94x = 52,545.25 × 10,068.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,033.94x = 529,040,815.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 529,040,815.12/35,033.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,100.81

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