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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,612.80, 35,419.20 and 19,811.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,612.80, 35,419.20 and 19,811.20 is: 29,716.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,612.80 : 35,419.20 = 19,811.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,612.80/35,419.20 = 19,811.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,612.80x = 35,419.20 × 19,811.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,612.80x = 701,696,855.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 701,696,855.04/23,612.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,716.80

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