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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,008.38, 52,535.93 and 18,156.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,008.38, 52,535.93 and 18,156.93 is: 27,247.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,008.38 : 52,535.93 = 18,156.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,008.38/52,535.93 = 18,156.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,008.38x = 52,535.93 × 18,156.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,008.38x = 953,890,915.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 953,890,915.70/35,008.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,247.50

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