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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

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,768.08 : 53,652.12 = 11,146 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,768.08/53,652.12 = 11,146/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,768.08x = 53,652.12 × 11,146
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,768.08x = 598,006,529.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 598,006,529.52/35,768.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,719

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