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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,013, 52,519.50 and 10,389

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,013, 52,519.50 and 10,389 is: 15,583.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,013 : 52,519.50 = 10,389 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,013/52,519.50 = 10,389/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,013x = 52,519.50 × 10,389
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,013x = 545,625,085.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 545,625,085.50/35,013
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,583.50

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