Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39,385, 59,077.50 and 10,201
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 39,385, 59,077.50 and 10,201 is: 15,301.50
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
39,385 : 59,077.50 = 10,201 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
39,385/59,077.50 = 10,201/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
39,385x = 59,077.50 × 10,201 - Step 4: Simplify right side
39,385x = 602,649,577.50 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 602,649,577.50/39,385 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 15,301.50
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