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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,488.89, 53,182.31 and 24,408.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,488.89, 53,182.31 and 24,408.09 is: 36,577.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,488.89 : 53,182.31 = 24,408.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,488.89/53,182.31 = 24,408.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,488.89x = 53,182.31 × 24,408.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,488.89x = 1,298,078,486.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,298,078,486.85/35,488.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,577.04

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