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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,177.52, 52,785.72 and 19,603.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,177.52, 52,785.72 and 19,603.92 is: 29,416.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,177.52 : 52,785.72 = 19,603.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,177.52/52,785.72 = 19,603.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,177.52x = 52,785.72 × 19,603.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,177.52x = 1,034,807,032.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,034,807,032.02/35,177.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,416.71

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