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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,366.43, 53,016.68 and 24,278.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,366.43, 53,016.68 and 24,278.34 is: 36,394.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,366.43 : 53,016.68 = 24,278.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,366.43/53,016.68 = 24,278.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,366.43x = 53,016.68 × 24,278.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,366.43x = 1,287,156,982.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,287,156,982.71/35,366.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,394.88

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