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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,991.63, 52,482.53 and 10,033.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,991.63, 52,482.53 and 10,033.81 is: 15,049.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,991.63 : 52,482.53 = 10,033.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,991.63/52,482.53 = 10,033.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,991.63x = 52,482.53 × 10,033.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,991.63x = 526,599,628.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 526,599,628.22/34,991.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,049.30

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