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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,041.57, 52,570.40 and 10,081.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,041.57, 52,570.40 and 10,081.82 is: 15,125.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,041.57 : 52,570.40 = 10,081.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,041.57/52,570.40 = 10,081.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,041.57x = 52,570.40 × 10,081.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,041.57x = 530,005,391.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 530,005,391.14/35,041.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,125.05

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