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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,381.40, 35,072.10 and 19,226.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,381.40, 35,072.10 and 19,226.10 is: 28,839.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,381.40 : 35,072.10 = 19,226.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,381.40/35,072.10 = 19,226.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,381.40x = 35,072.10 × 19,226.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,381.40x = 674,299,701.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 674,299,701.81/23,381.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,839.15

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