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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,997.11, 54,013.89 and 24,285.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,997.11, 54,013.89 and 24,285.73 is: 36,440.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,997.11 : 54,013.89 = 24,285.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,997.11/54,013.89 = 24,285.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,997.11x = 54,013.89 × 24,285.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,997.11x = 1,311,766,357.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,311,766,357.29/35,997.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,440.88

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