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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,650.84, 49,147.42 and 24,305.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,650.84, 49,147.42 and 24,305.78 is: 33,507.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,650.84 : 49,147.42 = 24,305.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,650.84/49,147.42 = 24,305.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,650.84x = 49,147.42 × 24,305.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,650.84x = 1,194,566,378.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,194,566,378.09/35,650.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,507.38

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