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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,962.91, 53,942.40 and 11,002.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,962.91, 53,942.40 and 11,002.96 is: 16,503.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,962.91 : 53,942.40 = 11,002.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,962.91/53,942.40 = 11,002.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,962.91x = 53,942.40 × 11,002.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,962.91x = 593,525,934.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 593,525,934.65/35,962.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,503.84

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