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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,311.08, 52,988.94 and 19,738.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,311.08, 52,988.94 and 19,738.92 is: 29,620.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,311.08 : 52,988.94 = 19,738.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,311.08/52,988.94 = 19,738.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,311.08x = 52,988.94 × 19,738.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,311.08x = 1,045,944,447.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,045,944,447.54/35,311.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,620.86

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