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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,637.60, 35,509.20 and 19,749.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,637.60, 35,509.20 and 19,749.60 is: 29,668.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,637.60 : 35,509.20 = 19,749.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,637.60/35,509.20 = 19,749.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,637.60x = 35,509.20 × 19,749.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,637.60x = 701,292,496.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 701,292,496.32/23,637.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,668.52

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