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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,442.39, 53,163.58 and 24,315.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,442.39, 53,163.58 and 24,315.34 is: 36,473.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,442.39 : 53,163.58 = 24,315.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,442.39/53,163.58 = 24,315.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,442.39x = 53,163.58 × 24,315.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,442.39x = 1,292,690,440.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,292,690,440.70/35,442.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,473.01

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