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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,232, 52,848 and 10,608

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,232, 52,848 and 10,608 is: 15,912

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,232 : 52,848 = 10,608 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,232/52,848 = 10,608/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,232x = 52,848 × 10,608
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,232x = 560,611,584
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 560,611,584/35,232
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,912

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