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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,282.88, 52,896.52 and 24,155.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,282.88, 52,896.52 and 24,155.84 is: 36,214.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,282.88 : 52,896.52 = 24,155.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,282.88/52,896.52 = 24,155.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,282.88x = 52,896.52 × 24,155.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,282.88x = 1,277,759,873.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,277,759,873.68/35,282.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,214.73

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