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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,957.39, 53,954.30 and 24,246

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,957.39, 53,954.30 and 24,246 is: 36,381.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,957.39 : 53,954.30 = 24,246 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,957.39/53,954.30 = 24,246/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,957.39x = 53,954.30 × 24,246
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,957.39x = 1,308,176,018.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,308,176,018.42/35,957.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,381.29

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