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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,041.68, 48,274.56 and 24,412.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,041.68, 48,274.56 and 24,412.32 is: 33,631.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,041.68 : 48,274.56 = 24,412.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,041.68/48,274.56 = 24,412.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,041.68x = 48,274.56 × 24,412.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,041.68x = 1,178,494,006.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,178,494,006.58/35,041.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,631.21

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