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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,629, 53,444.22 and 11,005

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,629, 53,444.22 and 11,005 is: 16,507.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,629 : 53,444.22 = 11,005 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,629/53,444.22 = 11,005/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,629x = 53,444.22 × 11,005
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,629x = 588,153,641.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 588,153,641.10/35,629
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,507.72

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