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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,359.23, 52,990.55 and 19,540.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,359.23, 52,990.55 and 19,540.85 is: 29,284.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,359.23 : 52,990.55 = 19,540.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,359.23/52,990.55 = 19,540.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,359.23x = 52,990.55 × 19,540.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,359.23x = 1,035,480,209.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,035,480,209.51/35,359.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,284.58

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