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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,088, 52,641.12 and 10,464

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,088, 52,641.12 and 10,464 is: 15,698.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,088 : 52,641.12 = 10,464 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,088/52,641.12 = 10,464/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,088x = 52,641.12 × 10,464
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,088x = 550,836,679.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 550,836,679.68/35,088
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,698.72

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