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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,283, 52,924.50 and 10,659

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,283, 52,924.50 and 10,659 is: 15,988.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,283 : 52,924.50 = 10,659 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,283/52,924.50 = 10,659/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,283x = 52,924.50 × 10,659
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,283x = 564,122,245.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 564,122,245.50/35,283
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,988.50

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