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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,660.42, 53,470.92 and 24,428.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,660.42, 53,470.92 and 24,428.62 is: 36,629.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,660.42 : 53,470.92 = 24,428.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,660.42/53,470.92 = 24,428.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,660.42x = 53,470.92 × 24,428.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,660.42x = 1,306,220,785.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,306,220,785.73/35,660.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,629.43

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