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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,972.97, 53,967.65 and 11,014.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,972.97, 53,967.65 and 11,014.98 is: 16,524.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,972.97 : 53,967.65 = 11,014.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,972.97/53,967.65 = 11,014.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,972.97x = 53,967.65 × 11,014.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,972.97x = 594,452,530.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 594,452,530.32/35,972.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,524.98

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