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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,997.86, 53,996.78 and 19,334.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,997.86, 53,996.78 and 19,334.96 is: 29,002.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,997.86 : 53,996.78 = 19,334.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,997.86/53,996.78 = 19,334.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,997.86x = 53,996.78 × 19,334.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,997.86x = 1,044,025,581.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,044,025,581.43/35,997.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,002.43

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