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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,537.78, 53,306.93 and 24,410.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,537.78, 53,306.93 and 24,410.74 is: 36,616.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,537.78 : 53,306.93 = 24,410.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,537.78/53,306.93 = 24,410.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,537.78x = 53,306.93 × 24,410.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,537.78x = 1,301,261,608.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,301,261,608.43/35,537.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,616.29

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