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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,254.56, 52,825.14 and 24,123.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,254.56, 52,825.14 and 24,123.54 is: 36,146.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,254.56 : 52,825.14 = 24,123.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,254.56/52,825.14 = 24,123.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,254.56x = 52,825.14 × 24,123.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,254.56x = 1,274,329,377.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,274,329,377.80/35,254.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,146.51

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