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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,991.26, 52,481.96 and 10,033.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,991.26, 52,481.96 and 10,033.44 is: 15,048.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,991.26 : 52,481.96 = 10,033.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,991.26/52,481.96 = 10,033.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,991.26x = 52,481.96 × 10,033.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,991.26x = 526,574,596.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 526,574,596.74/34,991.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,048.75

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