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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,425.16, 53,137.68 and 24,298.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,425.16, 53,137.68 and 24,298.12 is: 36,447.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,425.16 : 53,137.68 = 24,298.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,425.16/53,137.68 = 24,298.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,425.16x = 53,137.68 × 24,298.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,425.16x = 1,291,145,725.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,291,145,725.16/35,425.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,447.14

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