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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,965.66, 53,954.96 and 11,005.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,965.66, 53,954.96 and 11,005.24 is: 16,509.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,965.66 : 53,954.96 = 11,005.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,965.66/53,954.96 = 11,005.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,965.66x = 53,954.96 × 11,005.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,965.66x = 593,787,283.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 593,787,283.99/35,965.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,509.84

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