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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,966.65, 53,956.46 and 11,006.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,966.65, 53,956.46 and 11,006.23 is: 16,511.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,966.65 : 53,956.46 = 11,006.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,966.65/53,956.46 = 11,006.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,966.65x = 53,956.46 × 11,006.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,966.65x = 593,857,208.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 593,857,208.75/35,966.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,511.33

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