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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,703, 52,055.96 and 10,079

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,703, 52,055.96 and 10,079 is: 15,118.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,703 : 52,055.96 = 10,079 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,703/52,055.96 = 10,079/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,703x = 52,055.96 × 10,079
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,703x = 524,672,020.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 524,672,020.84/34,703
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,118.92

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