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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,228.16, 52,729.92 and 19,598.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,228.16, 52,729.92 and 19,598.40 is: 29,335.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,228.16 : 52,729.92 = 19,598.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,228.16/52,729.92 = 19,598.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,228.16x = 52,729.92 × 19,598.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,228.16x = 1,033,422,064.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,033,422,064.13/35,228.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,335.11

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