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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,997.98, 52,438.53 and 24,591.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,997.98, 52,438.53 and 24,591.10 is: 36,845.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,997.98 : 52,438.53 = 24,591.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,997.98/52,438.53 = 24,591.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,997.98x = 52,438.53 × 24,591.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,997.98x = 1,289,521,135.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,289,521,135.08/34,997.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,845.59

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