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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,033.48, 35,835.16 and 24,000.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,033.48, 35,835.16 and 24,000.68 is: 35,786.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,033.48 : 35,835.16 = 24,000.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,033.48/35,835.16 = 24,000.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,033.48x = 35,835.16 × 24,000.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,033.48x = 860,068,207.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 860,068,207.91/24,033.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,786.25

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