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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,288.16, 52,971.12 and 24,051.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,288.16, 52,971.12 and 24,051.84 is: 36,104.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,288.16 : 52,971.12 = 24,051.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,288.16/52,971.12 = 24,051.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,288.16x = 52,971.12 × 24,051.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,288.16x = 1,274,052,902.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,274,052,902.86/35,288.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,104.26

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