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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,901.50, 52,361.85 and 10,277.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,901.50, 52,361.85 and 10,277.50 is: 15,419.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,901.50 : 52,361.85 = 10,277.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,901.50/52,361.85 = 10,277.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,901.50x = 52,361.85 × 10,277.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,901.50x = 538,148,913.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 538,148,913.38/34,901.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,419.08

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