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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,043.98, 52,570.83 and 10,085.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,043.98, 52,570.83 and 10,085.45 is: 15,129.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,043.98 : 52,570.83 = 10,085.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,043.98/52,570.83 = 10,085.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,043.98x = 52,570.83 × 10,085.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,043.98x = 530,200,477.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 530,200,477.42/35,043.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,129.57

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