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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,709.18, 53,571.87 and 24,620.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,709.18, 53,571.87 and 24,620.28 is: 36,936.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,709.18 : 53,571.87 = 24,620.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,709.18/53,571.87 = 24,620.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,709.18x = 53,571.87 × 24,620.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,709.18x = 1,318,954,439.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,318,954,439.52/35,709.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,936.00

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