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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,011.17, 52,540.10 and 18,159.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,011.17, 52,540.10 and 18,159.71 is: 27,251.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,011.17 : 52,540.10 = 18,159.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,011.17/52,540.10 = 18,159.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,011.17x = 52,540.10 × 18,159.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,011.17x = 954,112,979.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 954,112,979.37/35,011.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,251.67

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