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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,660.77, 53,471.16 and 24,428.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,660.77, 53,471.16 and 24,428.81 is: 36,629.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,660.77 : 53,471.16 = 24,428.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,660.77/53,471.16 = 24,428.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,660.77x = 53,471.16 × 24,428.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,660.77x = 1,306,236,822.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,306,236,822.52/35,660.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,629.52

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