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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,035.70, 52,547.88 and 10,070.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,035.70, 52,547.88 and 10,070.05 is: 15,103.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,035.70 : 52,547.88 = 10,070.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,035.70/52,547.88 = 10,070.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,035.70x = 52,547.88 × 10,070.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,035.70x = 529,159,516.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 529,159,516.25/35,035.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,103.44

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