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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,805.20, 35,708.94 and 19,637.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,805.20, 35,708.94 and 19,637.49 is: 29,457.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,805.20 : 35,708.94 = 19,637.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,805.20/35,708.94 = 19,637.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,805.20x = 35,708.94 × 19,637.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,805.20x = 701,233,940.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 701,233,940.44/23,805.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,457.18

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