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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,658.88, 52,002.72 and 19,075.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,658.88, 52,002.72 and 19,075.20 is: 28,620.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,658.88 : 52,002.72 = 19,075.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,658.88/52,002.72 = 19,075.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,658.88x = 52,002.72 × 19,075.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,658.88x = 991,962,284.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 991,962,284.54/34,658.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,620.73

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