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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,451.68, 53,177.52 and 24,324.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,451.68, 53,177.52 and 24,324.63 is: 36,486.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,451.68 : 53,177.52 = 24,324.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,451.68/53,177.52 = 24,324.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,451.68x = 53,177.52 × 24,324.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,451.68x = 1,293,523,498.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,293,523,498.32/35,451.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,486.95

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