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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,057.63, 52,586.90 and 10,098.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,057.63, 52,586.90 and 10,098.09 is: 15,147.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,057.63 : 52,586.90 = 10,098.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,057.63/52,586.90 = 10,098.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,057.63x = 52,586.90 × 10,098.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,057.63x = 531,027,249.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 531,027,249.02/35,057.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,147.27

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