Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,528, 53,292 and 10,904
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 35,528, 53,292 and 10,904 is: 16,356
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
35,528 : 53,292 = 10,904 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
35,528/53,292 = 10,904/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
35,528x = 53,292 × 10,904 - Step 4: Simplify right side
35,528x = 581,095,968 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 581,095,968/35,528 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 16,356
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