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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,960.49, 53,946.77 and 10,994.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,960.49, 53,946.77 and 10,994.69 is: 16,493.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,960.49 : 53,946.77 = 10,994.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,960.49/53,946.77 = 10,994.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,960.49x = 53,946.77 × 10,994.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,960.49x = 593,127,820.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 593,127,820.02/35,960.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,493.87

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