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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,720.07, 53,580.56 and 24,623.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,720.07, 53,580.56 and 24,623.78 is: 36,935.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,720.07 : 53,580.56 = 24,623.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,720.07/53,580.56 = 24,623.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,720.07x = 53,580.56 × 24,623.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,720.07x = 1,319,355,530.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,319,355,530.70/35,720.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,935.98

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