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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,478, 53,217.02 and 10,854

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,478, 53,217.02 and 10,854 is: 16,281.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,478 : 53,217.02 = 10,854 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,478/53,217.02 = 10,854/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,478x = 53,217.02 × 10,854
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,478x = 577,617,535.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 577,617,535.08/35,478
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,281.01

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