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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,955.84, 53,935.62 and 10,999.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,955.84, 53,935.62 and 10,999.68 is: 16,500.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,955.84 : 53,935.62 = 10,999.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,955.84/53,935.62 = 10,999.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,955.84x = 53,935.62 × 10,999.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,955.84x = 593,274,560.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 593,274,560.60/35,955.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,500.09

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