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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,977.47, 53,966.33 and 11,017.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,977.47, 53,966.33 and 11,017.42 is: 16,526.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,977.47 : 53,966.33 = 11,017.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,977.47/53,966.33 = 11,017.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,977.47x = 53,966.33 × 11,017.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,977.47x = 594,569,636.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 594,569,636.75/35,977.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,526.17

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