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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,996.76, 53,976.24 and 19,360.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,996.76, 53,976.24 and 19,360.44 is: 29,030.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,996.76 : 53,976.24 = 19,360.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,996.76/53,976.24 = 19,360.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,996.76x = 53,976.24 × 19,360.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,996.76x = 1,045,003,755.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,045,003,755.95/35,996.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,030.49

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