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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,145.08, 52,659.29 and 24,734.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,145.08, 52,659.29 and 24,734.96 is: 37,061.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,145.08 : 52,659.29 = 24,734.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,145.08/52,659.29 = 24,734.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,145.08x = 52,659.29 × 24,734.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,145.08x = 1,302,525,168.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,302,525,168.48/35,145.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,061.39

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