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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,961.71, 53,942.84 and 11,002.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,961.71, 53,942.84 and 11,002.21 is: 16,503.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,961.71 : 53,942.84 = 11,002.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,961.71/53,942.84 = 11,002.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,961.71x = 53,942.84 × 11,002.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,961.71x = 593,490,453.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 593,490,453.68/35,961.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,503.40

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