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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,989.46, 53,982.23 and 11,029.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,989.46, 53,982.23 and 11,029.58 is: 16,543.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,989.46 : 53,982.23 = 11,029.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,989.46/53,982.23 = 11,029.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,989.46x = 53,982.23 × 11,029.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,989.46x = 595,400,999.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 595,400,999.30/35,989.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,543.76

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