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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,961.81, 53,970.96 and 24,946.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,961.81, 53,970.96 and 24,946.02 is: 37,438.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,961.81 : 53,970.96 = 24,946.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,961.81/53,970.96 = 24,946.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,961.81x = 53,970.96 × 24,946.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,961.81x = 1,346,360,647.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,346,360,647.58/35,961.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,438.62

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