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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,966.60, 53,901.08 and 19,095.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,966.60, 53,901.08 and 19,095.35 is: 28,617.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,966.60 : 53,901.08 = 19,095.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,966.60/53,901.08 = 19,095.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,966.60x = 53,901.08 × 19,095.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,966.60x = 1,029,259,987.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,029,259,987.98/35,966.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,617.11

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