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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,056.83, 52,529.08 and 18,416.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,056.83, 52,529.08 and 18,416.19 is: 27,594.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,056.83 : 52,529.08 = 18,416.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,056.83/52,529.08 = 18,416.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,056.83x = 52,529.08 × 18,416.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,056.83x = 967,385,517.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 967,385,517.81/35,056.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,594.78

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