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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,053.95, 52,524.77 and 18,413.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,053.95, 52,524.77 and 18,413.31 is: 27,590.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,053.95 : 52,524.77 = 18,413.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,053.95/52,524.77 = 18,413.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,053.95x = 52,524.77 × 18,413.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,053.95x = 967,154,780.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 967,154,780.62/35,053.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,590.47

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