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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,008.13, 52,399.80 and 18,344.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,008.13, 52,399.80 and 18,344.40 is: 27,457.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,008.13 : 52,399.80 = 18,344.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,008.13/52,399.80 = 18,344.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,008.13x = 52,399.80 × 18,344.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,008.13x = 961,242,891.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 961,242,891.12/35,008.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,457.71

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