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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,479.89, 53,168.81 and 24,399.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,479.89, 53,168.81 and 24,399.09 is: 36,563.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,479.89 : 53,168.81 = 24,399.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,479.89/53,168.81 = 24,399.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,479.89x = 53,168.81 × 24,399.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,479.89x = 1,297,270,458.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,297,270,458.39/35,479.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,563.54

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