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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,447.52, 53,178.57 and 24,359.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,447.52, 53,178.57 and 24,359.43 is: 36,544.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,447.52 : 53,178.57 = 24,359.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,447.52/53,178.57 = 24,359.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,447.52x = 53,178.57 × 24,359.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,447.52x = 1,295,399,653.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,295,399,653.42/35,447.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,544.15

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