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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,181.56, 52,773.98 and 19,587.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,181.56, 52,773.98 and 19,587.44 is: 29,382.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,181.56 : 52,773.98 = 19,587.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,181.56/52,773.98 = 19,587.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,181.56x = 52,773.98 × 19,587.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,181.56x = 1,033,707,166.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,033,707,166.81/35,181.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,382.07

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