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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,477.21, 48,932.82 and 24,126.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,477.21, 48,932.82 and 24,126.53 is: 33,277.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,477.21 : 48,932.82 = 24,126.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,477.21/48,932.82 = 24,126.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,477.21x = 48,932.82 × 24,126.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,477.21x = 1,180,579,272.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,180,579,272.05/35,477.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,277.11

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