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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,203.52, 52,814.08 and 24,835.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,203.52, 52,814.08 and 24,835.52 is: 37,259.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,203.52 : 52,814.08 = 24,835.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,203.52/52,814.08 = 24,835.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,203.52x = 52,814.08 × 24,835.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,203.52x = 1,311,665,140.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,311,665,140.12/35,203.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,259.49

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