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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,444.41, 48,931.36 and 24,019.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,444.41, 48,931.36 and 24,019.67 is: 33,159.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,444.41 : 48,931.36 = 24,019.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,444.41/48,931.36 = 24,019.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,444.41x = 48,931.36 × 24,019.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,444.41x = 1,175,315,317.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,175,315,317.24/35,444.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,159.40

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