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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,060.63, 52,591.40 and 10,101.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,060.63, 52,591.40 and 10,101.09 is: 15,151.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,060.63 : 52,591.40 = 10,101.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,060.63/52,591.40 = 10,101.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,060.63x = 52,591.40 × 10,101.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,060.63x = 531,230,464.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 531,230,464.63/35,060.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,151.77

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