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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,540.66, 53,311.24 and 24,413.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,540.66, 53,311.24 and 24,413.62 is: 36,620.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,540.66 : 53,311.24 = 24,413.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,540.66/53,311.24 = 24,413.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,540.66x = 53,311.24 × 24,413.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,540.66x = 1,301,520,355.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,301,520,355.09/35,540.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,620.60

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