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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,223.95, 52,748.28 and 24,644.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,223.95, 52,748.28 and 24,644.48 is: 36,905.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,223.95 : 52,748.28 = 24,644.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,223.95/52,748.28 = 24,644.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,223.95x = 52,748.28 × 24,644.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,223.95x = 1,299,953,544.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,299,953,544.53/35,223.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,905.39

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