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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,205.80, 52,851.90 and 19,423.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,205.80, 52,851.90 and 19,423.40 is: 29,158.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,205.80 : 52,851.90 = 19,423.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,205.80/52,851.90 = 19,423.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,205.80x = 52,851.90 × 19,423.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,205.80x = 1,026,563,594.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,026,563,594.46/35,205.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,158.93

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