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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,459.20, 48,878.08 and 24,261.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,459.20, 48,878.08 and 24,261.76 is: 33,443.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,459.20 : 48,878.08 = 24,261.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,459.20/48,878.08 = 24,261.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,459.20x = 48,878.08 × 24,261.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,459.20x = 1,185,868,246.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,185,868,246.22/35,459.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,443.18

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