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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,049.13, 52,573.70 and 10,425.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,049.13, 52,573.70 and 10,425.13 is: 15,637.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,049.13 : 52,573.70 = 10,425.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,049.13/52,573.70 = 10,425.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,049.13x = 52,573.70 × 10,425.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,049.13x = 548,087,657.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 548,087,657.08/35,049.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,637.70

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