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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,792.46, 53,689.32 and 10,832.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,792.46, 53,689.32 and 10,832.76 is: 16,249.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,792.46 : 53,689.32 = 10,832.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,792.46/53,689.32 = 10,832.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,792.46x = 53,689.32 × 10,832.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,792.46x = 581,603,518.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 581,603,518.12/35,792.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,249.33

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