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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,966.95, 53,948.44 and 11,006.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,966.95, 53,948.44 and 11,006.98 is: 16,509.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,966.95 : 53,948.44 = 11,006.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,966.95/53,948.44 = 11,006.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,966.95x = 53,948.44 × 11,006.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,966.95x = 593,809,279.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 593,809,279.00/35,966.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,509.86

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