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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,974.48, 53,959.80 and 11,014.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,974.48, 53,959.80 and 11,014.54 is: 16,521.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,974.48 : 53,959.80 = 11,014.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,974.48/53,959.80 = 11,014.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,974.48x = 53,959.80 × 11,014.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,974.48x = 594,342,375.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 594,342,375.49/35,974.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,521.22

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