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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,328.75, 52,993.25 and 10,704.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,328.75, 52,993.25 and 10,704.75 is: 16,057.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,328.75 : 52,993.25 = 10,704.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,328.75/52,993.25 = 10,704.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,328.75x = 52,993.25 × 10,704.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,328.75x = 567,279,492.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 567,279,492.94/35,328.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,057.16

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