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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,103, 52,654.50 and 10,479

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,103, 52,654.50 and 10,479 is: 15,718.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,103 : 52,654.50 = 10,479 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,103/52,654.50 = 10,479/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,103x = 52,654.50 × 10,479
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,103x = 551,766,505.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 551,766,505.50/35,103
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,718.50

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