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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,014, 52,521 and 10,390

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,014, 52,521 and 10,390 is: 15,585

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,014 : 52,521 = 10,390 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,014/52,521 = 10,390/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,014x = 52,521 × 10,390
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,014x = 545,693,190
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 545,693,190/35,014
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,585

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