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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,044.98, 52,572.33 and 10,086.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,044.98, 52,572.33 and 10,086.45 is: 15,131.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,044.98 : 52,572.33 = 10,086.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,044.98/52,572.33 = 10,086.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,044.98x = 52,572.33 × 10,086.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,044.98x = 530,268,177.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 530,268,177.93/35,044.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,131.07

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