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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,285.19, 52,932.48 and 18,645.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,285.19, 52,932.48 and 18,645.90 is: 27,971.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,285.19 : 52,932.48 = 18,645.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,285.19/52,932.48 = 18,645.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,285.19x = 52,932.48 × 18,645.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,285.19x = 986,973,728.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 986,973,728.83/35,285.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,971.33

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