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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,006.78, 52,519.39 and 18,362.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,006.78, 52,519.39 and 18,362.36 is: 27,548.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,006.78 : 52,519.39 = 18,362.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,006.78/52,519.39 = 18,362.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,006.78x = 52,519.39 × 18,362.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,006.78x = 964,380,031.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 964,380,031.55/35,006.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,548.38

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