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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,917.62, 53,904.51 and 24,901.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,917.62, 53,904.51 and 24,901.89 is: 37,372.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,917.62 : 53,904.51 = 24,901.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,917.62/53,904.51 = 24,901.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,917.62x = 53,904.51 × 24,901.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,917.62x = 1,342,324,178.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,342,324,178.52/35,917.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,372.30

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