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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,930.94, 35,977.50 and 19,283.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,930.94, 35,977.50 and 19,283.58 is: 28,990.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,930.94 : 35,977.50 = 19,283.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,930.94/35,977.50 = 19,283.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,930.94x = 35,977.50 × 19,283.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,930.94x = 693,774,999.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 693,774,999.45/23,930.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,990.71

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