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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,007.80, 52,511.70 and 19,261.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,007.80, 52,511.70 and 19,261.40 is: 28,892.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,007.80 : 52,511.70 = 19,261.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,007.80/52,511.70 = 19,261.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,007.80x = 52,511.70 × 19,261.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,007.80x = 1,011,448,858.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,011,448,858.38/35,007.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,892.10

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