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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,930.60, 53,918.96 and 24,097.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,930.60, 53,918.96 and 24,097.73 is: 36,162.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,930.60 : 53,918.96 = 24,097.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,930.60/53,918.96 = 24,097.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,930.60x = 53,918.96 × 24,097.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,930.60x = 1,299,324,539.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,299,324,539.96/35,930.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,162.06

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