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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,278.96, 48,687.26 and 24,664.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,278.96, 48,687.26 and 24,664.72 is: 34,038.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,278.96 : 48,687.26 = 24,664.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,278.96/48,687.26 = 24,664.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,278.96x = 48,687.26 × 24,664.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,278.96x = 1,200,857,635.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,200,857,635.47/35,278.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,038.92

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