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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,996.61, 54,013.14 and 24,285.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,996.61, 54,013.14 and 24,285.23 is: 36,440.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,996.61 : 54,013.14 = 24,285.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,996.61/54,013.14 = 24,285.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,996.61x = 54,013.14 × 24,285.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,996.61x = 1,311,721,136.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,311,721,136.43/35,996.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,440.13

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