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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,512.10, 53,268.15 and 24,452.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,512.10, 53,268.15 and 24,452.90 is: 36,679.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,512.10 : 53,268.15 = 24,452.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,512.10/53,268.15 = 24,452.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,512.10x = 53,268.15 × 24,452.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,512.10x = 1,302,560,745.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,302,560,745.14/35,512.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,679.35

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