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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,319.42, 52,997.28 and 19,521.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,319.42, 52,997.28 and 19,521.50 is: 29,292.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,319.42 : 52,997.28 = 19,521.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,319.42/52,997.28 = 19,521.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,319.42x = 52,997.28 × 19,521.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,319.42x = 1,034,586,136.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,034,586,136.53/35,319.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,292.27

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