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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,431.38, 52,999.11 and 24,900.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,431.38, 52,999.11 and 24,900.66 is: 37,247.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,431.38 : 52,999.11 = 24,900.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,431.38/52,999.11 = 24,900.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,431.38x = 52,999.11 × 24,900.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,431.38x = 1,319,712,818.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,319,712,818.41/35,431.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,247.01

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