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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,078.79, 52,626.06 and 18,446.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,078.79, 52,626.06 and 18,446.70 is: 27,674.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,078.79 : 52,626.06 = 18,446.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,078.79/52,626.06 = 18,446.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,078.79x = 52,626.06 × 18,446.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,078.79x = 970,777,141.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 970,777,141.00/35,078.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,674.19

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