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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,887.83, 52,315.74 and 19,098.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,887.83, 52,315.74 and 19,098.23 is: 28,638.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,887.83 : 52,315.74 = 19,098.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,887.83/52,315.74 = 19,098.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,887.83x = 52,315.74 × 19,098.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,887.83x = 999,137,773.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 999,137,773.56/34,887.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,638.58

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