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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,042.96, 52,572.49 and 10,083.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,042.96, 52,572.49 and 10,083.22 is: 15,127.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,042.96 : 52,572.49 = 10,083.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,042.96/52,572.49 = 10,083.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,042.96x = 52,572.49 × 10,083.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,042.96x = 530,099,889.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 530,099,889.00/35,042.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,127.14

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