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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,553, 53,217.64 and 24,394.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,553, 53,217.64 and 24,394.44 is: 36,514.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,553 : 53,217.64 = 24,394.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,553/53,217.64 = 24,394.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,553x = 53,217.64 × 24,394.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,553x = 1,298,214,525.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,298,214,525.92/35,553
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,514.91

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