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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,006.24, 48,263.68 and 24,946.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,006.24, 48,263.68 and 24,946.08 is: 34,393.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,006.24 : 48,263.68 = 24,946.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,006.24/48,263.68 = 24,946.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,006.24x = 48,263.68 × 24,946.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,006.24x = 1,203,989,622.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,203,989,622.37/35,006.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,393.57

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