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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,311.80, 52,982.14 and 18,667.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,311.80, 52,982.14 and 18,667.40 is: 28,008.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,311.80 : 52,982.14 = 18,667.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,311.80/52,982.14 = 18,667.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,311.80x = 52,982.14 × 18,667.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,311.80x = 989,038,800.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 989,038,800.24/35,311.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,008.73

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