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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,011.94, 52,541.26 and 18,160.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,011.94, 52,541.26 and 18,160.49 is: 27,252.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,011.94 : 52,541.26 = 18,160.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,011.94/52,541.26 = 18,160.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,011.94x = 52,541.26 × 18,160.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,011.94x = 954,175,112.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 954,175,112.77/35,011.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,252.85

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