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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,031.74, 52,433.78 and 19,196.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,031.74, 52,433.78 and 19,196.87 is: 28,732.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,031.74 : 52,433.78 = 19,196.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,031.74/52,433.78 = 19,196.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,031.74x = 52,433.78 × 19,196.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,031.74x = 1,006,564,100.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,006,564,100.12/35,031.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,732.92

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