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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,458.60, 35,146.38 and 19,486.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,458.60, 35,146.38 and 19,486.63 is: 29,195.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,458.60 : 35,146.38 = 19,486.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,458.60/35,146.38 = 19,486.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,458.60x = 35,146.38 × 19,486.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,458.60x = 684,884,510.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 684,884,510.29/23,458.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,195.45

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