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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,768.55, 53,631.95 and 10,801.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,768.55, 53,631.95 and 10,801.11 is: 16,195.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,768.55 : 53,631.95 = 10,801.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,768.55/53,631.95 = 10,801.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,768.55x = 53,631.95 × 10,801.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,768.55x = 579,284,537.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 579,284,537.46/35,768.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,195.36

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