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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,059.86, 52,563.36 and 18,174.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,059.86, 52,563.36 and 18,174.70 is: 27,248.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,059.86 : 52,563.36 = 18,174.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,059.86/52,563.36 = 18,174.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,059.86x = 52,563.36 × 18,174.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,059.86x = 955,323,298.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 955,323,298.99/35,059.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,248.35

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