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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,044.92, 52,561.80 and 10,079.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,044.92, 52,561.80 and 10,079.28 is: 15,117.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,044.92 : 52,561.80 = 10,079.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,044.92/52,561.80 = 10,079.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,044.92x = 52,561.80 × 10,079.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,044.92x = 529,785,099.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 529,785,099.50/35,044.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,117.32

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