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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,063.04, 52,609.97 and 18,419.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,063.04, 52,609.97 and 18,419.21 is: 27,636.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,063.04 : 52,609.97 = 18,419.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,063.04/52,609.97 = 18,419.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,063.04x = 52,609.97 × 18,419.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,063.04x = 969,033,868.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 969,033,868.52/35,063.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,636.90

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