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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,247.20, 52,964.40 and 19,464.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,247.20, 52,964.40 and 19,464.80 is: 29,248.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,247.20 : 52,964.40 = 19,464.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,247.20/52,964.40 = 19,464.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,247.20x = 52,964.40 × 19,464.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,247.20x = 1,030,941,453.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,030,941,453.12/35,247.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,248.89

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