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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,997.96, 53,994.92 and 11,037.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,997.96, 53,994.92 and 11,037.94 is: 16,556.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,997.96 : 53,994.92 = 11,037.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,997.96/53,994.92 = 11,037.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,997.96x = 53,994.92 × 11,037.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,997.96x = 595,992,455.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 595,992,455.66/35,997.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,556.29

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