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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,993.08, 52,473.80 and 10,027.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,993.08, 52,473.80 and 10,027.40 is: 15,036.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,993.08 : 52,473.80 = 10,027.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,993.08/52,473.80 = 10,027.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,993.08x = 52,473.80 × 10,027.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,993.08x = 526,175,544.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 526,175,544.82/34,993.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,036.56

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