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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,289.60, 52,934.40 and 18,643.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,289.60, 52,934.40 and 18,643.20 is: 27,964.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,289.60 : 52,934.40 = 18,643.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,289.60/52,934.40 = 18,643.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,289.60x = 52,934.40 × 18,643.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,289.60x = 986,866,606.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 986,866,606.08/35,289.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,964.80

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