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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,029.41, 52,572.13 and 18,399.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,029.41, 52,572.13 and 18,399.25 is: 27,613.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,029.41 : 52,572.13 = 18,399.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,029.41/52,572.13 = 18,399.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,029.41x = 52,572.13 × 18,399.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,029.41x = 967,287,500.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 967,287,500.04/35,029.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,613.59

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