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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39,235, 58,852.50 and 10,051

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39,235, 58,852.50 and 10,051 is: 15,076.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39,235 : 58,852.50 = 10,051 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39,235/58,852.50 = 10,051/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39,235x = 58,852.50 × 10,051
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39,235x = 591,526,477.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 591,526,477.50/39,235
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,076.50

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