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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,051.49, 48,313.44 and 24,845.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,051.49, 48,313.44 and 24,845.94 is: 34,246.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,051.49 : 48,313.44 = 24,845.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,051.49/48,313.44 = 24,845.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,051.49x = 48,313.44 × 24,845.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,051.49x = 1,200,392,831.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,200,392,831.43/35,051.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,246.56

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