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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,991.14, 54,004.93 and 24,279.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,991.14, 54,004.93 and 24,279.75 is: 36,431.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,991.14 : 54,004.93 = 24,279.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,991.14/54,004.93 = 24,279.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,991.14x = 54,004.93 × 24,279.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,991.14x = 1,311,226,138.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,311,226,138.47/35,991.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,431.92

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