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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,977.50, 53,974.26 and 11,021.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,977.50, 53,974.26 and 11,021.04 is: 16,534.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,977.50 : 53,974.26 = 11,021.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,977.50/53,974.26 = 11,021.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,977.50x = 53,974.26 × 11,021.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,977.50x = 594,852,478.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 594,852,478.43/35,977.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,534.01

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