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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,233.74, 48,540.87 and 24,606.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,233.74, 48,540.87 and 24,606.54 is: 33,899.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,233.74 : 48,540.87 = 24,606.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,233.74/48,540.87 = 24,606.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,233.74x = 48,540.87 × 24,606.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,233.74x = 1,194,422,859.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,194,422,859.29/35,233.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,899.97

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