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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,991.36, 53,966.40 and 11,024.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,991.36, 53,966.40 and 11,024.76 is: 16,530.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,991.36 : 53,966.40 = 11,024.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,991.36/53,966.40 = 11,024.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,991.36x = 53,966.40 × 11,024.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,991.36x = 594,966,608.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 594,966,608.06/35,991.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,530.82

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