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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,498.97, 53,264.25 and 18,854.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,498.97, 53,264.25 and 18,854.96 is: 28,290.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,498.97 : 53,264.25 = 18,854.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,498.97/53,264.25 = 18,854.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,498.97x = 53,264.25 × 18,854.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,498.97x = 1,004,295,036.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,004,295,036.86/35,498.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,290.82

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