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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,299.83, 52,949.89 and 24,816.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,299.83, 52,949.89 and 24,816.78 is: 37,225.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,299.83 : 52,949.89 = 24,816.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,299.83/52,949.89 = 24,816.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,299.83x = 52,949.89 × 24,816.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,299.83x = 1,314,045,662.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,314,045,662.58/35,299.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,225.26

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