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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,990.39, 53,985.57 and 11,030.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,990.39, 53,985.57 and 11,030.33 is: 16,545.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,990.39 : 53,985.57 = 11,030.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,990.39/53,985.57 = 11,030.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,990.39x = 53,985.57 × 11,030.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,990.39x = 595,478,652.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 595,478,652.34/35,990.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,545.49

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