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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,995.70, 52,435.23 and 24,588.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,995.70, 52,435.23 and 24,588.82 is: 36,842.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,995.70 : 52,435.23 = 24,588.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,995.70/52,435.23 = 24,588.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,995.70x = 52,435.23 × 24,588.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,995.70x = 1,289,320,432.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,289,320,432.13/34,995.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,842.25

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