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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,042.91, 52,579.76 and 18,399.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,042.91, 52,579.76 and 18,399.07 is: 27,606.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,042.91 : 52,579.76 = 18,399.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,042.91/52,579.76 = 18,399.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,042.91x = 52,579.76 × 18,399.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,042.91x = 967,418,684.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 967,418,684.82/35,042.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,606.69

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