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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,189.40, 52,651.65 and 24,679.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,189.40, 52,651.65 and 24,679.94 is: 36,927.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,189.40 : 52,651.65 = 24,679.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,189.40/52,651.65 = 24,679.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,189.40x = 52,651.65 × 24,679.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,189.40x = 1,299,439,299.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,299,439,299.64/35,189.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,927.01

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