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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,731, 52,105.14 and 10,107

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,731, 52,105.14 and 10,107 is: 15,163.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,731 : 52,105.14 = 10,107 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,731/52,105.14 = 10,107/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,731x = 52,105.14 × 10,107
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,731x = 526,626,649.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 526,626,649.98/34,731
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,163.01

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