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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,720.06, 49,306.44 and 24,381.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,720.06, 49,306.44 and 24,381.44 is: 33,655.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,720.06 : 49,306.44 = 24,381.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,720.06/49,306.44 = 24,381.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,720.06x = 49,306.44 × 24,381.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,720.06x = 1,202,162,008.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,202,162,008.47/35,720.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,655.09

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