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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,577.92, 49,040.48 and 24,089.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,577.92, 49,040.48 and 24,089.20 is: 33,204.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,577.92 : 49,040.48 = 24,089.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,577.92/49,040.48 = 24,089.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,577.92x = 49,040.48 × 24,089.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,577.92x = 1,181,345,930.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,181,345,930.82/35,577.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,204.47

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