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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,012.17, 52,541.60 and 18,160.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,012.17, 52,541.60 and 18,160.71 is: 27,253.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,012.17 : 52,541.60 = 18,160.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,012.17/52,541.60 = 18,160.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,012.17x = 52,541.60 × 18,160.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,012.17x = 954,192,760.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 954,192,760.54/35,012.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,253.17

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