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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,659.20, 35,445.60 and 19,252.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,659.20, 35,445.60 and 19,252.80 is: 28,844.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,659.20 : 35,445.60 = 19,252.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,659.20/35,445.60 = 19,252.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,659.20x = 35,445.60 × 19,252.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,659.20x = 682,427,047.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 682,427,047.68/23,659.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,844.05

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