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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,985.76, 53,988.32 and 19,338.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,985.76, 53,988.32 and 19,338.72 is: 29,013.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,985.76 : 53,988.32 = 19,338.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,985.76/53,988.32 = 19,338.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,985.76x = 53,988.32 × 19,338.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,985.76x = 1,044,065,003.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,044,065,003.75/35,985.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,013.28

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