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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,008.52, 52,513.50 and 19,524.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,008.52, 52,513.50 and 19,524.68 is: 29,287.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,008.52 : 52,513.50 = 19,524.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,008.52/52,513.50 = 19,524.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,008.52x = 52,513.50 × 19,524.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,008.52x = 1,025,309,283.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,025,309,283.18/35,008.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,287.42

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