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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,968.70, 53,951.06 and 11,008.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,968.70, 53,951.06 and 11,008.73 is: 16,512.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,968.70 : 53,951.06 = 11,008.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,968.70/53,951.06 = 11,008.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,968.70x = 53,951.06 × 11,008.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,968.70x = 593,932,652.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 593,932,652.75/35,968.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,512.49

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