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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,383.44, 52,980.48 and 18,708.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,383.44, 52,980.48 and 18,708.96 is: 28,013.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,383.44 : 52,980.48 = 18,708.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,383.44/52,980.48 = 18,708.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,383.44x = 52,980.48 × 18,708.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,383.44x = 991,209,681.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 991,209,681.10/35,383.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,013.38

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