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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,951.63, 53,908.77 and 10,986.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,951.63, 53,908.77 and 10,986.62 is: 16,474.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,951.63 : 53,908.77 = 10,986.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,951.63/53,908.77 = 10,986.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,951.63x = 53,908.77 × 10,986.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,951.63x = 592,275,170.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 592,275,170.66/35,951.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,474.22

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