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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,325, 52,987.62 and 10,701

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,325, 52,987.62 and 10,701 is: 16,051.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,325 : 52,987.62 = 10,701 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,325/52,987.62 = 10,701/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,325x = 52,987.62 × 10,701
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,325x = 567,020,521.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 567,020,521.62/35,325
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,051.54

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