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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,991.38, 53,997.45 and 11,035.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,991.38, 53,997.45 and 11,035.11 is: 16,555.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,991.38 : 53,997.45 = 11,035.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,991.38/53,997.45 = 11,035.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,991.38x = 53,997.45 × 11,035.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,991.38x = 595,867,745.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 595,867,745.29/35,991.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,555.85

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