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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,047, 52,579.14 and 10,423

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,047, 52,579.14 and 10,423 is: 15,637.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,047 : 52,579.14 = 10,423 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,047/52,579.14 = 10,423/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,047x = 52,579.14 × 10,423
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,047x = 548,032,376.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 548,032,376.22/35,047
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,637.07

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