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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,041.78, 48,420.91 and 24,952.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,041.78, 48,420.91 and 24,952.70 is: 34,479.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,041.78 : 48,420.91 = 24,952.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,041.78/48,420.91 = 24,952.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,041.78x = 48,420.91 × 24,952.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,041.78x = 1,208,232,331.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,208,232,331.79/35,041.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,479.77

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