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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,058.63, 52,588.40 and 10,099.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,058.63, 52,588.40 and 10,099.09 is: 15,148.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,058.63 : 52,588.40 = 10,099.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,058.63/52,588.40 = 10,099.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,058.63x = 52,588.40 × 10,099.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,058.63x = 531,094,984.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 531,094,984.56/35,058.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,148.77

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