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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,957.66, 53,954.68 and 24,246.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,957.66, 53,954.68 and 24,246.26 is: 36,381.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,957.66 : 53,954.68 = 24,246.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,957.66/53,954.68 = 24,246.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,957.66x = 53,954.68 × 24,246.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,957.66x = 1,308,199,199.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,308,199,199.50/35,957.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,381.66

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