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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,338.44, 52,912.98 and 18,663.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,338.44, 52,912.98 and 18,663.96 is: 27,945.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,338.44 : 52,912.98 = 18,663.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,338.44/52,912.98 = 18,663.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,338.44x = 52,912.98 × 18,663.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,338.44x = 987,565,742.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 987,565,742.20/35,338.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,945.93

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