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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,966.82, 53,948.26 and 11,006.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,966.82, 53,948.26 and 11,006.85 is: 16,509.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,966.82 : 53,948.26 = 11,006.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,966.82/53,948.26 = 11,006.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,966.82x = 53,948.26 × 11,006.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,966.82x = 593,800,405.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 593,800,405.58/35,966.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,509.67

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