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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,441.13, 53,161.77 and 24,314.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,441.13, 53,161.77 and 24,314.09 is: 36,471.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,441.13 : 53,161.77 = 24,314.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,441.13/53,161.77 = 24,314.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,441.13x = 53,161.77 × 24,314.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,441.13x = 1,292,579,794.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,292,579,794.53/35,441.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,471.18

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