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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,138, 52,701.24 and 24,718.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,138, 52,701.24 and 24,718.16 is: 37,073.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,138 : 52,701.24 = 24,718.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,138/52,701.24 = 24,718.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,138x = 52,701.24 × 24,718.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,138x = 1,302,677,682.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,302,677,682.52/35,138
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,073.19

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