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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,662.28, 53,473.41 and 24,430.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,662.28, 53,473.41 and 24,430.31 is: 36,631.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,662.28 : 53,473.41 = 24,430.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,662.28/53,473.41 = 24,430.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,662.28x = 53,473.41 × 24,430.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,662.28x = 1,306,371,715.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,306,371,715.69/35,662.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,631.75

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