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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,450.93, 53,176.39 and 24,323.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,450.93, 53,176.39 and 24,323.88 is: 36,485.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,450.93 : 53,176.39 = 24,323.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,450.93/53,176.39 = 24,323.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,450.93x = 53,176.39 × 24,323.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,450.93x = 1,293,456,312.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,293,456,312.73/35,450.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,485.82

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