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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,966.33, 53,954.10 and 19,303.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,966.33, 53,954.10 and 19,303.52 is: 28,957.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,966.33 : 53,954.10 = 19,303.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,966.33/53,954.10 = 19,303.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,966.33x = 53,954.10 × 19,303.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,966.33x = 1,041,503,778.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,041,503,778.66/35,966.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,957.75

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