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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,218.99, 52,735.53 and 24,701.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,218.99, 52,735.53 and 24,701.95 is: 36,987.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,218.99 : 52,735.53 = 24,701.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,218.99/52,735.53 = 24,701.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,218.99x = 52,735.53 × 24,701.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,218.99x = 1,302,670,425.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,302,670,425.28/35,218.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,987.73

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