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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,990.23, 54,003.58 and 24,278.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,990.23, 54,003.58 and 24,278.85 is: 36,430.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,990.23 : 54,003.58 = 24,278.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,990.23/54,003.58 = 24,278.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,990.23x = 54,003.58 × 24,278.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,990.23x = 1,311,144,426.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,311,144,426.87/35,990.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,430.57

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