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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,317.28, 52,975.32 and 18,673.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,317.28, 52,975.32 and 18,673.76 is: 28,010.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,317.28 : 52,975.32 = 18,673.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,317.28/52,975.32 = 18,673.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,317.28x = 52,975.32 × 18,673.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,317.28x = 989,248,411.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 989,248,411.60/35,317.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,010.32

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