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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,353.81, 48,729.76 and 24,018.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,353.81, 48,729.76 and 24,018.13 is: 33,105.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,353.81 : 48,729.76 = 24,018.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,353.81/48,729.76 = 24,018.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,353.81x = 48,729.76 × 24,018.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,353.81x = 1,170,397,710.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,170,397,710.55/35,353.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,105.28

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