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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,042.80, 52,573.08 and 10,082.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,042.80, 52,573.08 and 10,082.32 is: 15,126.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,042.80 : 52,573.08 = 10,082.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,042.80/52,573.08 = 10,082.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,042.80x = 52,573.08 × 10,082.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,042.80x = 530,058,615.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 530,058,615.95/35,042.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,126.03

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