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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,333.04, 48,762.58 and 24,027.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,333.04, 48,762.58 and 24,027.61 is: 33,160.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,333.04 : 48,762.58 = 24,027.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,333.04/48,762.58 = 24,027.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,333.04x = 48,762.58 × 24,027.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,333.04x = 1,171,648,414.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,171,648,414.06/35,333.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,160.14

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