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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,309.58, 52,986.69 and 19,737.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,309.58, 52,986.69 and 19,737.42 is: 29,618.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,309.58 : 52,986.69 = 19,737.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,309.58/52,986.69 = 19,737.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,309.58x = 52,986.69 × 19,737.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,309.58x = 1,045,820,554.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,045,820,554.94/35,309.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,618.61

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