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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,061.62, 52,592.92 and 10,102.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,061.62, 52,592.92 and 10,102.10 is: 15,153.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,061.62 : 52,592.92 = 10,102.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,061.62/52,592.92 = 10,102.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,061.62x = 52,592.92 × 10,102.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,061.62x = 531,298,937.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 531,298,937.13/35,061.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,153.29

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