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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,892, 53,838.48 and 11,268

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,892, 53,838.48 and 11,268 is: 16,902.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,892 : 53,838.48 = 11,268 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,892/53,838.48 = 11,268/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,892x = 53,838.48 × 11,268
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,892x = 606,651,992.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 606,651,992.64/35,892
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,902.15

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