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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,289.16, 52,972.62 and 24,052.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,289.16, 52,972.62 and 24,052.84 is: 36,105.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,289.16 : 52,972.62 = 24,052.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,289.16/52,972.62 = 24,052.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,289.16x = 52,972.62 × 24,052.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,289.16x = 1,274,141,953.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,274,141,953.24/35,289.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,105.76

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