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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,022.78, 52,550.37 and 19,017.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,022.78, 52,550.37 and 19,017.59 is: 28,535.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,022.78 : 52,550.37 = 19,017.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,022.78/52,550.37 = 19,017.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,022.78x = 52,550.37 × 19,017.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,022.78x = 999,381,128.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 999,381,128.26/35,022.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,535.17

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