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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,012.13, 48,247.65 and 24,912.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,012.13, 48,247.65 and 24,912.29 is: 34,329.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,012.13 : 48,247.65 = 24,912.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,012.13/48,247.65 = 24,912.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,012.13x = 48,247.65 × 24,912.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,012.13x = 1,201,959,207.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,201,959,207.38/35,012.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,329.79

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