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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,229.16, 52,731.42 and 19,599.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,229.16, 52,731.42 and 19,599.40 is: 29,336.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,229.16 : 52,731.42 = 19,599.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,229.16/52,731.42 = 19,599.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,229.16x = 52,731.42 × 19,599.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,229.16x = 1,033,504,193.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,033,504,193.15/35,229.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,336.61

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