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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,049.22, 52,565.97 and 10,083.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,049.22, 52,565.97 and 10,083.70 is: 15,123.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,049.22 : 52,565.97 = 10,083.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,049.22/52,565.97 = 10,083.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,049.22x = 52,565.97 × 10,083.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,049.22x = 530,059,471.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 530,059,471.69/35,049.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,123.29

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