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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,317.76, 52,914.36 and 18,641.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,317.76, 52,914.36 and 18,641.04 is: 27,928.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,317.76 : 52,914.36 = 18,641.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,317.76/52,914.36 = 18,641.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,317.76x = 52,914.36 × 18,641.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,317.76x = 986,378,701.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 986,378,701.33/35,317.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,928.69

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