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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,412.48, 35,081.73 and 19,008.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,412.48, 35,081.73 and 19,008.42 is: 28,482.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,412.48 : 35,081.73 = 19,008.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,412.48/35,081.73 = 19,008.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,412.48x = 35,081.73 × 19,008.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,412.48x = 666,848,258.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 666,848,258.17/23,412.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,482.60

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