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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,245.28, 52,849.36 and 18,614.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,245.28, 52,849.36 and 18,614.24 is: 27,911.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,245.28 : 52,849.36 = 18,614.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,245.28/52,849.36 = 18,614.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,245.28x = 52,849.36 × 18,614.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,245.28x = 983,750,670.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 983,750,670.89/35,245.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,911.56

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