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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,257.89, 52,902.63 and 19,252.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,257.89, 52,902.63 and 19,252.69 is: 28,887.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,257.89 : 52,902.63 = 19,252.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,257.89/52,902.63 = 19,252.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,257.89x = 52,902.63 × 19,252.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,257.89x = 1,018,517,935.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,018,517,935.57/35,257.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,887.66

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