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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,538.80, 35,308.20 and 19,737.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,538.80, 35,308.20 and 19,737.20 is: 29,605.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,538.80 : 35,308.20 = 19,737.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,538.80/35,308.20 = 19,737.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,538.80x = 35,308.20 × 19,737.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,538.80x = 696,885,005.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 696,885,005.04/23,538.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,605.80

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