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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,971.73, 53,955.62 and 11,011.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,971.73, 53,955.62 and 11,011.76 is: 16,517.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,971.73 : 53,955.62 = 11,011.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,971.73/53,955.62 = 11,011.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,971.73x = 53,955.62 × 11,011.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,971.73x = 594,146,338.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 594,146,338.09/35,971.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,517.04

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