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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,968, 53,952 and 11,344

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,968, 53,952 and 11,344 is: 17,016

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,968 : 53,952 = 11,344 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,968/53,952 = 11,344/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,968x = 53,952 × 11,344
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,968x = 612,031,488
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 612,031,488/35,968
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,016

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