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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,992.89, 53,990.96 and 11,031.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,992.89, 53,990.96 and 11,031.12 is: 16,547.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,992.89 : 53,990.96 = 11,031.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,992.89/53,990.96 = 11,031.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,992.89x = 53,990.96 × 11,031.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,992.89x = 595,580,703.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 595,580,703.52/35,992.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,547.18

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