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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,042.31, 52,572.33 and 10,081.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,042.31, 52,572.33 and 10,081.82 is: 15,125.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,042.31 : 52,572.33 = 10,081.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,042.31/52,572.33 = 10,081.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,042.31x = 52,572.33 × 10,081.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,042.31x = 530,024,505.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 530,024,505.18/35,042.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,125.27

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