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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,999.60, 53,999.40 and 19,353.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,999.60, 53,999.40 and 19,353.20 is: 29,029.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,999.60 : 53,999.40 = 19,353.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,999.60/53,999.40 = 19,353.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,999.60x = 53,999.40 × 19,353.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,999.60x = 1,045,061,188.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,045,061,188.08/35,999.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,029.80

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