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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,996.81, 54,005.57 and 11,040.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,996.81, 54,005.57 and 11,040.52 is: 16,563.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,996.81 : 54,005.57 = 11,040.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,996.81/54,005.57 = 11,040.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,996.81x = 54,005.57 × 11,040.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,996.81x = 596,249,305.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 596,249,305.67/35,996.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,563.95

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