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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,365.87, 53,015.84 and 24,277.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,365.87, 53,015.84 and 24,277.78 is: 36,394.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,365.87 : 53,015.84 = 24,277.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,365.87/53,015.84 = 24,277.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,365.87x = 53,015.84 × 24,277.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,365.87x = 1,287,106,513.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,287,106,513.57/35,365.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,394.03

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