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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,908.26, 53,872.11 and 19,265.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,908.26, 53,872.11 and 19,265.19 is: 28,903.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,908.26 : 53,872.11 = 19,265.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,908.26/53,872.11 = 19,265.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,908.26x = 53,872.11 × 19,265.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,908.26x = 1,037,856,434.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,037,856,434.85/35,908.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,903.00

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