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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,949.28, 53,905.50 and 19,323.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,949.28, 53,905.50 and 19,323.30 is: 28,975.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,949.28 : 53,905.50 = 19,323.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,949.28/53,905.50 = 19,323.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,949.28x = 53,905.50 × 19,323.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,949.28x = 1,041,632,148.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,041,632,148.15/35,949.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,975.05

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