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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,233.52, 52,859.08 and 24,865.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,233.52, 52,859.08 and 24,865.52 is: 37,304.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,233.52 : 52,859.08 = 24,865.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,233.52/52,859.08 = 24,865.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,233.52x = 52,859.08 × 24,865.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,233.52x = 1,314,368,510.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,314,368,510.92/35,233.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,304.49

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