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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,577.17, 53,354.29 and 19,789.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,577.17, 53,354.29 and 19,789.73 is: 29,678.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,577.17 : 53,354.29 = 19,789.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,577.17/53,354.29 = 19,789.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,577.17x = 53,354.29 × 19,789.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,577.17x = 1,055,866,993.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,055,866,993.44/35,577.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,678.22

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