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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,985.64, 52,462.98 and 10,020

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,985.64, 52,462.98 and 10,020 is: 15,025.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,985.64 : 52,462.98 = 10,020 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,985.64/52,462.98 = 10,020/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,985.64x = 52,462.98 × 10,020
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,985.64x = 525,679,059.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 525,679,059.60/34,985.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,025.57

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