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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,868, 53,810.64 and 11,244

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,868, 53,810.64 and 11,244 is: 16,868.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,868 : 53,810.64 = 11,244 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,868/53,810.64 = 11,244/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,868x = 53,810.64 × 11,244
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,868x = 605,046,836.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 605,046,836.16/35,868
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,868.71

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