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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,064.87, 52,584.95 and 10,098.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,064.87, 52,584.95 and 10,098.24 is: 15,143.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,064.87 : 52,584.95 = 10,098.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,064.87/52,584.95 = 10,098.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,064.87x = 52,584.95 × 10,098.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,064.87x = 531,015,470.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 531,015,470.73/35,064.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,143.80

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