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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,976.61, 53,965.14 and 11,014.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,976.61, 53,965.14 and 11,014.73 is: 16,522.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,976.61 : 53,965.14 = 11,014.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,976.61/53,965.14 = 11,014.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,976.61x = 53,965.14 × 11,014.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,976.61x = 594,411,641.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 594,411,641.30/35,976.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,522.17

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