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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,996.05, 52,362.86 and 19,424.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,996.05, 52,362.86 and 19,424.61 is: 29,064.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,996.05 : 52,362.86 = 19,424.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,996.05/52,362.86 = 19,424.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,996.05x = 52,362.86 × 19,424.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,996.05x = 1,017,128,036.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,017,128,036.86/34,996.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,064.08

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