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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,140.95, 52,653.11 and 24,730.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,140.95, 52,653.11 and 24,730.83 is: 37,055.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,140.95 : 52,653.11 = 24,730.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,140.95/52,653.11 = 24,730.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,140.95x = 52,653.11 × 24,730.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,140.95x = 1,302,154,988.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,302,154,988.73/35,140.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,055.20

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