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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,968.59, 53,957.48 and 19,305.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,968.59, 53,957.48 and 19,305.77 is: 28,961.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,968.59 : 53,957.48 = 19,305.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,968.59/53,957.48 = 19,305.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,968.59x = 53,957.48 × 19,305.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,968.59x = 1,041,690,332.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,041,690,332.34/35,968.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,961.11

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