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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,566.97, 53,238.60 and 24,408.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,566.97, 53,238.60 and 24,408.41 is: 36,535.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,566.97 : 53,238.60 = 24,408.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,566.97/53,238.60 = 24,408.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,566.97x = 53,238.60 × 24,408.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,566.97x = 1,299,469,310.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,299,469,310.43/35,566.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,535.85

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