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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,233.90, 52,887.74 and 18,589.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,233.90, 52,887.74 and 18,589.44 is: 27,903.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,233.90 : 52,887.74 = 18,589.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,233.90/52,887.74 = 18,589.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,233.90x = 52,887.74 × 18,589.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,233.90x = 983,153,469.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 983,153,469.47/35,233.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,903.62

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