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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,236.44, 52,826.40 and 24,115.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,236.44, 52,826.40 and 24,115.32 is: 36,153.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,236.44 : 52,826.40 = 24,115.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,236.44/52,826.40 = 24,115.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,236.44x = 52,826.40 × 24,115.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,236.44x = 1,273,925,540.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,273,925,540.45/35,236.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,153.64

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