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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,729.28, 52,113.36 and 19,151.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,729.28, 52,113.36 and 19,151.36 is: 28,737.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,729.28 : 52,113.36 = 19,151.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,729.28/52,113.36 = 19,151.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,729.28x = 52,113.36 × 19,151.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,729.28x = 998,041,718.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 998,041,718.17/34,729.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,737.76

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