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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,366.93, 53,017.42 and 24,278.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,366.93, 53,017.42 and 24,278.84 is: 36,395.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,366.93 : 53,017.42 = 24,278.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,366.93/53,017.42 = 24,278.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,366.93x = 53,017.42 × 24,278.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,366.93x = 1,287,201,457.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,287,201,457.39/35,366.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,395.62

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