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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,101.13, 52,651.69 and 10,477.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,101.13, 52,651.69 and 10,477.13 is: 15,715.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,101.13 : 52,651.69 = 10,477.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,101.13/52,651.69 = 10,477.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,101.13x = 52,651.69 × 10,477.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,101.13x = 551,638,311.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 551,638,311.40/35,101.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,715.69

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