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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,512.05, 48,991.72 and 24,908.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,512.05, 48,991.72 and 24,908.61 is: 34,363.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,512.05 : 48,991.72 = 24,908.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,512.05/48,991.72 = 24,908.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,512.05x = 48,991.72 × 24,908.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,512.05x = 1,220,315,646.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,220,315,646.71/35,512.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,363.42

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