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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,318.56, 52,902.96 and 24,172.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,318.56, 52,902.96 and 24,172.96 is: 36,208.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,318.56 : 52,902.96 = 24,172.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,318.56/52,902.96 = 24,172.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,318.56x = 52,902.96 × 24,172.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,318.56x = 1,278,821,135.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,278,821,135.96/35,318.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,208.19

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