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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,316.58, 52,997.19 and 19,744.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,316.58, 52,997.19 and 19,744.42 is: 29,629.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,316.58 : 52,997.19 = 19,744.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,316.58/52,997.19 = 19,744.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,316.58x = 52,997.19 × 19,744.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,316.58x = 1,046,398,778.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,046,398,778.18/35,316.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,629.11

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