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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,865.61, 52,285.76 and 19,082.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,865.61, 52,285.76 and 19,082.30 is: 28,616.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,865.61 : 52,285.76 = 19,082.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,865.61/52,285.76 = 19,082.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,865.61x = 52,285.76 × 19,082.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,865.61x = 997,732,558.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 997,732,558.05/34,865.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,616.52

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