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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,029.91, 52,572.88 and 18,399.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,029.91, 52,572.88 and 18,399.75 is: 27,614.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,029.91 : 52,572.88 = 18,399.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,029.91/52,572.88 = 18,399.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,029.91x = 52,572.88 × 18,399.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,029.91x = 967,327,585.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 967,327,585.92/35,029.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,614.34

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