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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,109.81, 52,672.95 and 24,021.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,109.81, 52,672.95 and 24,021.72 is: 36,038.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,109.81 : 52,672.95 = 24,021.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,109.81/52,672.95 = 24,021.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,109.81x = 52,672.95 × 24,021.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,109.81x = 1,265,294,856.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,265,294,856.47/35,109.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,038.21

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