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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,583, 53,382.08 and 10,625

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,583, 53,382.08 and 10,625 is: 15,939.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,583 : 53,382.08 = 10,625 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,583/53,382.08 = 10,625/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,583x = 53,382.08 × 10,625
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,583x = 567,184,600
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 567,184,600/35,583
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,939.76

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