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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,497.38, 48,966.94 and 24,725.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,497.38, 48,966.94 and 24,725.19 is: 34,107.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,497.38 : 48,966.94 = 24,725.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,497.38/48,966.94 = 24,725.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,497.38x = 48,966.94 × 24,725.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,497.38x = 1,210,716,895.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,210,716,895.22/35,497.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,107.22

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