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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,953.14, 53,947.94 and 24,241.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,953.14, 53,947.94 and 24,241.75 is: 36,374.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,953.14 : 53,947.94 = 24,241.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,953.14/53,947.94 = 24,241.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,953.14x = 53,947.94 × 24,241.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,953.14x = 1,307,792,474.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,307,792,474.50/35,953.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,374.92

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