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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,996.22, 53,947.22 and 19,336.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,996.22, 53,947.22 and 19,336.77 is: 28,979.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,996.22 : 53,947.22 = 19,336.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,996.22/53,947.22 = 19,336.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,996.22x = 53,947.22 × 19,336.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,996.22x = 1,043,164,888.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,043,164,888.60/35,996.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,979.85

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