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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,104, 52,656 and 10,480

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,104, 52,656 and 10,480 is: 15,720

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,104 : 52,656 = 10,480 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,104/52,656 = 10,480/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,104x = 52,656 × 10,480
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,104x = 551,834,880
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 551,834,880/35,104
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,720

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