Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,768.08, 53,652.12 and 11,146
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 35,768.08, 53,652.12 and 11,146 is: 16,719
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
35,768.08 : 53,652.12 = 11,146 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
35,768.08/53,652.12 = 11,146/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
35,768.08x = 53,652.12 × 11,146 - Step 4: Simplify right side
35,768.08x = 598,006,529.52 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 598,006,529.52/35,768.08 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 16,719
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