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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,933.94, 35,982 and 19,286.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,933.94, 35,982 and 19,286.58 is: 28,995.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,933.94 : 35,982 = 19,286.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,933.94/35,982 = 19,286.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,933.94x = 35,982 × 19,286.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,933.94x = 693,969,721.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 693,969,721.56/23,933.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,995.21

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