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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,438.94, 53,158.41 and 24,311.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,438.94, 53,158.41 and 24,311.89 is: 36,467.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,438.94 : 53,158.41 = 24,311.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,438.94/53,158.41 = 24,311.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,438.94x = 53,158.41 × 24,311.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,438.94x = 1,292,381,482.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,292,381,482.94/35,438.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,467.84

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