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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,958.39, 53,955.80 and 24,247

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,958.39, 53,955.80 and 24,247 is: 36,382.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,958.39 : 53,955.80 = 24,247 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,958.39/53,955.80 = 24,247/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,958.39x = 53,955.80 × 24,247
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,958.39x = 1,308,266,282.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,308,266,282.60/35,958.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,382.78

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