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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,954.52, 53,909.24 and 10,986.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,954.52, 53,909.24 and 10,986.27 is: 16,472.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,954.52 : 53,909.24 = 10,986.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,954.52/53,909.24 = 10,986.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,954.52x = 53,909.24 × 10,986.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,954.52x = 592,261,411.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 592,261,411.20/35,954.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,472.52

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