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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,714.13, 49,325.85 and 24,364.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,714.13, 49,325.85 and 24,364.14 is: 33,650.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,714.13 : 49,325.85 = 24,364.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,714.13/49,325.85 = 24,364.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,714.13x = 49,325.85 × 24,364.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,714.13x = 1,201,781,915.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,201,781,915.02/35,714.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,650.04

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