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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,293, 52,939.50 and 10,669

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,293, 52,939.50 and 10,669 is: 16,003.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,293 : 52,939.50 = 10,669 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,293/52,939.50 = 10,669/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,293x = 52,939.50 × 10,669
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,293x = 564,811,525.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 564,811,525.50/35,293
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,003.50

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