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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,231.74, 48,538.11 and 24,604.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,231.74, 48,538.11 and 24,604.54 is: 33,897.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,231.74 : 48,538.11 = 24,604.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,231.74/48,538.11 = 24,604.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,231.74x = 48,538.11 × 24,604.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,231.74x = 1,194,257,869.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,194,257,869.02/35,231.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,897.22

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