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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,969.37, 53,960.43 and 11,008.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,969.37, 53,960.43 and 11,008.86 is: 16,515.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,969.37 : 53,960.43 = 11,008.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,969.37/53,960.43 = 11,008.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,969.37x = 53,960.43 × 11,008.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,969.37x = 594,042,899.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 594,042,899.94/35,969.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,515.25

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