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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,991.23, 54,005.08 and 24,279.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,991.23, 54,005.08 and 24,279.85 is: 36,432.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,991.23 : 54,005.08 = 24,279.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,991.23/54,005.08 = 24,279.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,991.23x = 54,005.08 × 24,279.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,991.23x = 1,311,235,241.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,311,235,241.64/35,991.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,432.08

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