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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,009.69, 52,537.89 and 18,158.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,009.69, 52,537.89 and 18,158.23 is: 27,249.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,009.69 : 52,537.89 = 18,158.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,009.69/52,537.89 = 18,158.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,009.69x = 52,537.89 × 18,158.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,009.69x = 953,995,320.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 953,995,320.79/35,009.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,249.46

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