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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,117.64, 52,709.40 and 18,489.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,117.64, 52,709.40 and 18,489.96 is: 27,752.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,117.64 : 52,709.40 = 18,489.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,117.64/52,709.40 = 18,489.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,117.64x = 52,709.40 × 18,489.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,117.64x = 974,594,697.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 974,594,697.62/35,117.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,752.28

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