Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,016, 52,524 and 10,392
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 35,016, 52,524 and 10,392 is: 15,588
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
35,016 : 52,524 = 10,392 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
35,016/52,524 = 10,392/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
35,016x = 52,524 × 10,392 - Step 4: Simplify right side
35,016x = 545,829,408 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 545,829,408/35,016 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 15,588
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