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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,995.10, 52,476.86 and 10,029.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,995.10, 52,476.86 and 10,029.44 is: 15,039.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,995.10 : 52,476.86 = 10,029.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,995.10/52,476.86 = 10,029.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,995.10x = 52,476.86 × 10,029.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,995.10x = 526,313,518.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 526,313,518.76/34,995.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,039.63

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