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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,316.08, 52,996.44 and 19,743.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,316.08, 52,996.44 and 19,743.92 is: 29,628.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,316.08 : 52,996.44 = 19,743.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,316.08/52,996.44 = 19,743.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,316.08x = 52,996.44 × 19,743.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,316.08x = 1,046,357,471.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,046,357,471.64/35,316.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,628.36

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