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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,225.52, 48,626.73 and 24,656.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,225.52, 48,626.73 and 24,656.64 is: 34,037.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,225.52 : 48,626.73 = 24,656.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,225.52/48,626.73 = 24,656.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,225.52x = 48,626.73 × 24,656.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,225.52x = 1,198,971,775.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,198,971,775.99/35,225.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,037.02

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