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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,278.98, 52,890.73 and 24,151.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,278.98, 52,890.73 and 24,151.94 is: 36,208.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,278.98 : 52,890.73 = 24,151.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,278.98/52,890.73 = 24,151.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,278.98x = 52,890.73 × 24,151.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,278.98x = 1,277,413,748.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,277,413,748.98/35,278.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,208.92

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