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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,265.76, 52,937.04 and 18,646.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,265.76, 52,937.04 and 18,646.24 is: 27,989.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,265.76 : 52,937.04 = 18,646.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,265.76/52,937.04 = 18,646.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,265.76x = 52,937.04 × 18,646.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,265.76x = 987,076,752.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 987,076,752.73/35,265.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,989.66

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