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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,034.82, 52,550.80 and 10,074.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,034.82, 52,550.80 and 10,074.78 is: 15,111.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,034.82 : 52,550.80 = 10,074.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,034.82/52,550.80 = 10,074.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,034.82x = 52,550.80 × 10,074.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,034.82x = 529,437,723.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 529,437,723.64/35,034.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,111.76

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