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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,347.86, 52,986.42 and 19,559.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,347.86, 52,986.42 and 19,559.94 is: 29,320.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,347.86 : 52,986.42 = 19,559.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,347.86/52,986.42 = 19,559.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,347.86x = 52,986.42 × 19,559.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,347.86x = 1,036,411,196.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,036,411,196.01/35,347.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,320.34

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