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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,252.81, 52,832.23 and 18,608.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,252.81, 52,832.23 and 18,608.93 is: 27,888.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,252.81 : 52,832.23 = 18,608.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,252.81/52,832.23 = 18,608.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,252.81x = 52,832.23 × 18,608.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,252.81x = 983,150,959.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 983,150,959.13/35,252.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,888.59

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