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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,905.44, 49,551.84 and 24,708

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,905.44, 49,551.84 and 24,708 is: 34,098.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,905.44 : 49,551.84 = 24,708 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,905.44/49,551.84 = 24,708/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,905.44x = 49,551.84 × 24,708
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,905.44x = 1,224,326,862.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,224,326,862.72/35,905.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,098.65

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