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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,997.99, 54,007.35 and 11,041.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,997.99, 54,007.35 and 11,041.70 is: 16,565.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,997.99 : 54,007.35 = 11,041.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,997.99/54,007.35 = 11,041.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,997.99x = 54,007.35 × 11,041.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,997.99x = 596,332,686.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 596,332,686.46/35,997.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,565.72

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