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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,106, 52,661.16 and 10,482

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,106, 52,661.16 and 10,482 is: 15,723.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,106 : 52,661.16 = 10,482 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,106/52,661.16 = 10,482/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,106x = 52,661.16 × 10,482
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,106x = 551,994,279.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 551,994,279.12/35,106
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,723.64

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