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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,023.78, 52,551.87 and 19,018.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,023.78, 52,551.87 and 19,018.59 is: 28,536.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,023.78 : 52,551.87 = 19,018.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,023.78/52,551.87 = 19,018.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,023.78x = 52,551.87 × 19,018.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,023.78x = 999,462,469.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 999,462,469.26/35,023.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,536.68

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