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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,977.64, 53,970.98 and 19,314.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,977.64, 53,970.98 and 19,314.77 is: 28,974.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,977.64 : 53,970.98 = 19,314.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,977.64/53,970.98 = 19,314.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,977.64x = 53,970.98 × 19,314.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,977.64x = 1,042,436,698.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,042,436,698.95/35,977.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,974.58

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