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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,855.97, 53,783.91 and 10,895.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,855.97, 53,783.91 and 10,895.92 is: 16,343.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,855.97 : 53,783.91 = 10,895.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,855.97/53,783.91 = 10,895.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,855.97x = 53,783.91 × 10,895.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,855.97x = 586,025,180.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 586,025,180.65/35,855.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,343.87

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