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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,001, 52,501.50 and 10,377

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,001, 52,501.50 and 10,377 is: 15,565.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,001 : 52,501.50 = 10,377 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,001/52,501.50 = 10,377/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,001x = 52,501.50 × 10,377
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,001x = 544,808,065.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 544,808,065.50/35,001
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,565.50

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