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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,999.80, 54,057.30 and 24,364.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,999.80, 54,057.30 and 24,364.60 is: 36,585.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,999.80 : 54,057.30 = 24,364.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,999.80/54,057.30 = 24,364.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,999.80x = 54,057.30 × 24,364.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,999.80x = 1,317,084,491.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,317,084,491.58/35,999.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,585.88

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