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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,316.76, 52,969.38 and 10,687

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,316.76, 52,969.38 and 10,687 is: 16,028.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,316.76 : 52,969.38 = 10,687 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,316.76/52,969.38 = 10,687/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,316.76x = 52,969.38 × 10,687
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,316.76x = 566,083,764.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 566,083,764.06/35,316.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,028.76

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