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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,059.63, 52,589.90 and 10,100.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,059.63, 52,589.90 and 10,100.09 is: 15,150.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,059.63 : 52,589.90 = 10,100.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,059.63/52,589.90 = 10,100.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,059.63x = 52,589.90 × 10,100.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,059.63x = 531,162,723.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 531,162,723.09/35,059.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,150.27

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