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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,502.30, 53,253.06 and 24,375.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,502.30, 53,253.06 and 24,375.06 is: 36,562.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,502.30 : 53,253.06 = 24,375.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,502.30/53,253.06 = 24,375.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,502.30x = 53,253.06 × 24,375.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,502.30x = 1,298,046,532.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,298,046,532.68/35,502.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,562.32

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