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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,183.58, 52,747.29 and 24,062.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,183.58, 52,747.29 and 24,062.46 is: 36,074.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,183.58 : 52,747.29 = 24,062.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,183.58/52,747.29 = 24,062.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,183.58x = 52,747.29 × 24,062.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,183.58x = 1,269,229,555.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,269,229,555.73/35,183.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,074.49

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