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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,565.59, 53,359.77 and 24,903.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,565.59, 53,359.77 and 24,903.05 is: 37,362.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,565.59 : 53,359.77 = 24,903.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,565.59/53,359.77 = 24,903.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,565.59x = 53,359.77 × 24,903.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,565.59x = 1,328,820,753.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,328,820,753.50/35,565.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,362.54

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