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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,952.27, 35,946.85 and 19,283.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,952.27, 35,946.85 and 19,283.70 is: 28,940.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,952.27 : 35,946.85 = 19,283.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,952.27/35,946.85 = 19,283.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,952.27x = 35,946.85 × 19,283.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,952.27x = 693,188,271.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 693,188,271.35/23,952.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,940.40

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