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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,974.62, 53,977.53 and 19,315.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,974.62, 53,977.53 and 19,315.20 is: 28,981.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,974.62 : 53,977.53 = 19,315.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,974.62/53,977.53 = 19,315.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,974.62x = 53,977.53 × 19,315.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,974.62x = 1,042,586,787.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,042,586,787.46/35,974.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,981.18

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