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