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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,363.04, 52,982.20 and 18,686.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,363.04, 52,982.20 and 18,686.32 is: 27,996.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,363.04 : 52,982.20 = 18,686.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,363.04/52,982.20 = 18,686.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,363.04x = 52,982.20 × 18,686.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,363.04x = 990,042,343.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 990,042,343.50/35,363.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,996.53

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