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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,282.21, 52,895.55 and 24,155.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,282.21, 52,895.55 and 24,155.16 is: 36,213.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,282.21 : 52,895.55 = 24,155.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,282.21/52,895.55 = 24,155.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,282.21x = 52,895.55 × 24,155.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,282.21x = 1,277,700,473.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,277,700,473.54/35,282.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,213.74

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