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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,272.16, 52,947.12 and 24,035.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,272.16, 52,947.12 and 24,035.84 is: 36,080.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,272.16 : 52,947.12 = 24,035.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,272.16/52,947.12 = 24,035.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,272.16x = 52,947.12 × 24,035.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,272.16x = 1,272,628,504.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,272,628,504.78/35,272.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,080.25

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