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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,962.05, 53,971.33 and 24,946.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,962.05, 53,971.33 and 24,946.26 is: 37,438.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,962.05 : 53,971.33 = 24,946.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,962.05/53,971.33 = 24,946.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,962.05x = 53,971.33 × 24,946.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,962.05x = 1,346,382,830.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,346,382,830.73/35,962.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,438.99

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