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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,079.06, 52,618.19 and 10,118.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,079.06, 52,618.19 and 10,118.29 is: 15,177.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,079.06 : 52,618.19 = 10,118.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,079.06/52,618.19 = 10,118.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,079.06x = 52,618.19 × 10,118.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,079.06x = 532,405,842.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 532,405,842.60/35,079.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,177.31

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