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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,439.94, 53,159.91 and 24,312.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,439.94, 53,159.91 and 24,312.89 is: 36,469.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,439.94 : 53,159.91 = 24,312.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,439.94/53,159.91 = 24,312.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,439.94x = 53,159.91 × 24,312.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,439.94x = 1,292,471,044.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,292,471,044.24/35,439.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,469.34

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