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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,964.81, 53,975.46 and 24,949.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,964.81, 53,975.46 and 24,949.02 is: 37,443.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,964.81 : 53,975.46 = 24,949.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,964.81/53,975.46 = 24,949.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,964.81x = 53,975.46 × 24,949.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,964.81x = 1,346,634,831.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,346,634,831.05/35,964.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,443.12

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