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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,797.81, 49,367.96 and 24,329.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,797.81, 49,367.96 and 24,329.90 is: 33,552.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,797.81 : 49,367.96 = 24,329.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,797.81/49,367.96 = 24,329.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,797.81x = 49,367.96 × 24,329.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,797.81x = 1,201,117,343.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,201,117,343.99/35,797.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,552.82

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