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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,975.70, 53,949.87 and 11,008.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,975.70, 53,949.87 and 11,008.14 is: 16,508.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,975.70 : 53,949.87 = 11,008.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,975.70/53,949.87 = 11,008.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,975.70x = 53,949.87 × 11,008.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,975.70x = 593,887,721.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 593,887,721.94/35,975.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,508.02

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