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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,859, 35,779.50 and 19,167.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,859, 35,779.50 and 19,167.48 is: 28,743.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,859 : 35,779.50 = 19,167.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,859/35,779.50 = 19,167.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,859x = 35,779.50 × 19,167.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,859x = 685,802,850.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 685,802,850.66/23,859
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,743.99

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