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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,032.69, 52,577.06 and 18,402.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,032.69, 52,577.06 and 18,402.53 is: 27,618.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,032.69 : 52,577.06 = 18,402.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,032.69/52,577.06 = 18,402.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,032.69x = 52,577.06 × 18,402.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,032.69x = 967,550,831.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 967,550,831.95/35,032.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,618.52

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