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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,035.67, 52,562.40 and 10,075.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,035.67, 52,562.40 and 10,075.18 is: 15,115.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,035.67 : 52,562.40 = 10,075.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,035.67/52,562.40 = 10,075.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,035.67x = 52,562.40 × 10,075.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,035.67x = 529,575,590.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 529,575,590.86/35,035.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,115.33

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