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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,954.14, 53,949.44 and 24,242.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,954.14, 53,949.44 and 24,242.75 is: 36,376.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,954.14 : 53,949.44 = 24,242.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,954.14/53,949.44 = 24,242.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,954.14x = 53,949.44 × 24,242.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,954.14x = 1,307,882,786.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,307,882,786.56/35,954.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,376.42

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