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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,145.89, 52,660.51 and 24,735.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,145.89, 52,660.51 and 24,735.77 is: 37,062.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,145.89 : 52,660.51 = 24,735.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,145.89/52,660.51 = 24,735.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,145.89x = 52,660.51 × 24,735.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,145.89x = 1,302,598,263.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,302,598,263.44/35,145.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,062.61

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