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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,997.61, 54,014.64 and 24,286.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,997.61, 54,014.64 and 24,286.23 is: 36,441.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,997.61 : 54,014.64 = 24,286.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,997.61/54,014.64 = 24,286.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,997.61x = 54,014.64 × 24,286.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,997.61x = 1,311,811,578.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,311,811,578.90/35,997.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,441.63

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