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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,141.14, 52,653.39 and 24,731.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,141.14, 52,653.39 and 24,731.02 is: 37,055.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,141.14 : 52,653.39 = 24,731.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,141.14/52,653.39 = 24,731.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,141.14x = 52,653.39 × 24,731.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,141.14x = 1,302,171,816.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,302,171,816.78/35,141.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,055.48

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