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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,148, 52,722 and 10,524

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,148, 52,722 and 10,524 is: 15,786

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,148 : 52,722 = 10,524 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,148/52,722 = 10,524/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,148x = 52,722 × 10,524
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,148x = 554,846,328
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 554,846,328/35,148
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,786

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