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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,042.22, 52,557.66 and 10,081.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,042.22, 52,557.66 and 10,081.26 is: 15,120.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,042.22 : 52,557.66 = 10,081.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,042.22/52,557.66 = 10,081.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,042.22x = 52,557.66 × 10,081.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,042.22x = 529,847,435.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 529,847,435.45/35,042.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,120.26

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