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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,403.40, 53,105.10 and 24,176.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,403.40, 53,105.10 and 24,176.80 is: 36,265.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,403.40 : 53,105.10 = 24,176.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,403.40/53,105.10 = 24,176.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,403.40x = 53,105.10 × 24,176.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,403.40x = 1,283,911,381.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,283,911,381.68/35,403.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,265.20

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