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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,649.59, 53,571.32 and 19,021.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,649.59, 53,571.32 and 19,021.37 is: 28,583.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,649.59 : 53,571.32 = 19,021.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,649.59/53,571.32 = 19,021.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,649.59x = 53,571.32 × 19,021.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,649.59x = 1,018,999,899.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,018,999,899.11/35,649.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,583.78

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