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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,288.70, 52,905.18 and 24,161.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,288.70, 52,905.18 and 24,161.60 is: 36,223.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,288.70 : 52,905.18 = 24,161.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,288.70/52,905.18 = 24,161.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,288.70x = 52,905.18 × 24,161.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,288.70x = 1,278,273,797.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,278,273,797.09/35,288.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,223.32

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