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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,847.79, 53,773.72 and 10,888.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,847.79, 53,773.72 and 10,888.65 is: 16,333.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,847.79 : 53,773.72 = 10,888.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,847.79/53,773.72 = 10,888.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,847.79x = 53,773.72 × 10,888.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,847.79x = 585,523,189.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 585,523,189.06/35,847.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,333.59

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