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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,010.69, 52,539.39 and 18,159.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,010.69, 52,539.39 and 18,159.23 is: 27,250.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,010.69 : 52,539.39 = 18,159.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,010.69/52,539.39 = 18,159.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,010.69x = 52,539.39 × 18,159.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,010.69x = 954,074,867.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 954,074,867.07/35,010.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,250.96

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