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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,441.38, 53,162.07 and 24,314.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,441.38, 53,162.07 and 24,314.34 is: 36,471.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,441.38 : 53,162.07 = 24,314.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,441.38/53,162.07 = 24,314.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,441.38x = 53,162.07 × 24,314.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,441.38x = 1,292,600,645.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,292,600,645.08/35,441.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,471.51

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