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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,172.96, 52,722.04 and 24,076.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,172.96, 52,722.04 and 24,076.52 is: 36,089.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,172.96 : 52,722.04 = 24,076.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,172.96/52,722.04 = 24,076.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,172.96x = 52,722.04 × 24,076.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,172.96x = 1,269,363,250.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,269,363,250.50/35,172.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,089.18

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