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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,148.83, 52,664.92 and 24,738.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,148.83, 52,664.92 and 24,738.71 is: 37,067.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,148.83 : 52,664.92 = 24,738.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,148.83/52,664.92 = 24,738.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,148.83x = 52,664.92 × 24,738.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,148.83x = 1,302,861,857.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,302,861,857.88/35,148.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,067.01

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