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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,991.63, 53,985.51 and 11,031.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,991.63, 53,985.51 and 11,031.75 is: 16,547.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,991.63 : 53,985.51 = 11,031.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,991.63/53,985.51 = 11,031.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,991.63x = 53,985.51 × 11,031.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,991.63x = 595,554,649.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 595,554,649.94/35,991.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,547.03

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