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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,026.21, 52,453.86 and 18,400.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,026.21, 52,453.86 and 18,400.15 is: 27,555.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,026.21 : 52,453.86 = 18,400.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,026.21/52,453.86 = 18,400.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,026.21x = 52,453.86 × 18,400.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,026.21x = 965,158,892.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 965,158,892.08/35,026.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,555.33

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