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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,011.28, 52,526.14 and 18,366.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,011.28, 52,526.14 and 18,366.86 is: 27,555.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,011.28 : 52,526.14 = 18,366.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,011.28/52,526.14 = 18,366.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,011.28x = 52,526.14 × 18,366.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,011.28x = 964,740,345.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 964,740,345.12/35,011.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,555.13

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