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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,377.92, 53,064.96 and 10,752

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,377.92, 53,064.96 and 10,752 is: 16,127.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,377.92 : 53,064.96 = 10,752 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,377.92/53,064.96 = 10,752/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,377.92x = 53,064.96 × 10,752
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,377.92x = 570,554,449.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 570,554,449.92/35,377.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,127.42

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