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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,983.78, 52,475.40 and 10,023.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,983.78, 52,475.40 and 10,023.85 is: 15,035.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,983.78 : 52,475.40 = 10,023.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,983.78/52,475.40 = 10,023.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,983.78x = 52,475.40 × 10,023.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,983.78x = 526,005,538.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 526,005,538.29/34,983.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,035.70

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