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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,020.17, 52,545.66 and 18,376.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,020.17, 52,545.66 and 18,376.29 is: 27,572.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,020.17 : 52,545.66 = 18,376.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,020.17/52,545.66 = 18,376.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,020.17x = 52,545.66 × 18,376.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,020.17x = 965,594,286.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 965,594,286.40/35,020.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,572.52

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