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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36,034.96, 53,970.36 and 24,891

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36,034.96, 53,970.36 and 24,891 is: 37,279.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36,034.96 : 53,970.36 = 24,891 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36,034.96/53,970.36 = 24,891/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36,034.96x = 53,970.36 × 24,891
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36,034.96x = 1,343,376,230.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,343,376,230.76/36,034.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,279.80

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