Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,748, 53,622 and 11,124
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 35,748, 53,622 and 11,124 is: 16,686
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
35,748 : 53,622 = 11,124 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
35,748/53,622 = 11,124/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
35,748x = 53,622 × 11,124 - Step 4: Simplify right side
35,748x = 596,491,128 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 596,491,128/35,748 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 16,686
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