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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,905.28, 53,865.91 and 10,947.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,905.28, 53,865.91 and 10,947.27 is: 16,423.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,905.28 : 53,865.91 = 10,947.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,905.28/53,865.91 = 10,947.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,905.28x = 53,865.91 × 10,947.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,905.28x = 589,684,660.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 589,684,660.57/35,905.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,423.34

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