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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,574, 49,035.06 and 24,085.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,574, 49,035.06 and 24,085.26 is: 33,199.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,574 : 49,035.06 = 24,085.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,574/49,035.06 = 24,085.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,574x = 49,035.06 × 24,085.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,574x = 1,181,022,169.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,181,022,169.22/35,574
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,199.03

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