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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,317.25, 52,913.61 and 18,640.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,317.25, 52,913.61 and 18,640.54 is: 27,927.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,317.25 : 52,913.61 = 18,640.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,317.25/52,913.61 = 18,640.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,317.25x = 52,913.61 × 18,640.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,317.25x = 986,338,263.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 986,338,263.75/35,317.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,927.95

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