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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,711.69, 53,567.97 and 24,615.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,711.69, 53,567.97 and 24,615.39 is: 36,923.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,711.69 : 53,567.97 = 24,615.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,711.69/53,567.97 = 24,615.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,711.69x = 53,567.97 × 24,615.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,711.69x = 1,318,596,473.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,318,596,473.06/35,711.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,923.39

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