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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,322.44, 52,921.38 and 18,645.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,322.44, 52,921.38 and 18,645.73 is: 27,935.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,322.44 : 52,921.38 = 18,645.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,322.44/52,921.38 = 18,645.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,322.44x = 52,921.38 × 18,645.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,322.44x = 986,757,700.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 986,757,700.33/35,322.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,935.72

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