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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,033.33, 52,577.99 and 18,403.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,033.33, 52,577.99 and 18,403.16 is: 27,619.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,033.33 : 52,577.99 = 18,403.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,033.33/52,577.99 = 18,403.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,033.33x = 52,577.99 × 18,403.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,033.33x = 967,600,807.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 967,600,807.54/35,033.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,619.44

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