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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,071.62, 52,619.73 and 18,196.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,071.62, 52,619.73 and 18,196.51 is: 27,301.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,071.62 : 52,619.73 = 18,196.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,071.62/52,619.73 = 18,196.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,071.62x = 52,619.73 × 18,196.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,071.62x = 957,495,352.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 957,495,352.16/35,071.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,301.15

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