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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,237.91, 52,769.31 and 24,658.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,237.91, 52,769.31 and 24,658.38 is: 36,926.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,237.91 : 52,769.31 = 24,658.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,237.91/52,769.31 = 24,658.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,237.91x = 52,769.31 × 24,658.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,237.91x = 1,301,205,698.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,301,205,698.32/35,237.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,926.30

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