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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,421.38, 53,070.69 and 24,871.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,421.38, 53,070.69 and 24,871.32 is: 37,263.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,421.38 : 53,070.69 = 24,871.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,421.38/53,070.69 = 24,871.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,421.38x = 53,070.69 × 24,871.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,421.38x = 1,319,938,113.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,319,938,113.61/35,421.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,263.89

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