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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,972.55, 53,954.10 and 11,015.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,972.55, 53,954.10 and 11,015.10 is: 16,521.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,972.55 : 53,954.10 = 11,015.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,972.55/53,954.10 = 11,015.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,972.55x = 53,954.10 × 11,015.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,972.55x = 594,309,806.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 594,309,806.91/35,972.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,521.20

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