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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,453.97, 53,137.17 and 19,658.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,453.97, 53,137.17 and 19,658.34 is: 29,463.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,453.97 : 53,137.17 = 19,658.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,453.97/53,137.17 = 19,658.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,453.97x = 53,137.17 × 19,658.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,453.97x = 1,044,588,554.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,044,588,554.50/35,453.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,463.23

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