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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,538.29, 53,307.68 and 24,411.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,538.29, 53,307.68 and 24,411.24 is: 36,617.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,538.29 : 53,307.68 = 24,411.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,538.29/53,307.68 = 24,411.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,538.29x = 53,307.68 × 24,411.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,538.29x = 1,301,306,448.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,301,306,448.27/35,538.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,617.03

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