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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,729.30, 49,277.88 and 24,411.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,729.30, 49,277.88 and 24,411.57 is: 33,668.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,729.30 : 49,277.88 = 24,411.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,729.30/49,277.88 = 24,411.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,729.30x = 49,277.88 × 24,411.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,729.30x = 1,202,950,417.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,202,950,417.07/35,729.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,668.46

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