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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,998.61, 54,016.14 and 24,287.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,998.61, 54,016.14 and 24,287.23 is: 36,443.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,998.61 : 54,016.14 = 24,287.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,998.61/54,016.14 = 24,287.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,998.61x = 54,016.14 × 24,287.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,998.61x = 1,311,902,415.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,311,902,415.89/35,998.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,443.14

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