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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,090.05, 52,651.68 and 18,214.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,090.05, 52,651.68 and 18,214.09 is: 27,329.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,090.05 : 52,651.68 = 18,214.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,090.05/52,651.68 = 18,214.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,090.05x = 52,651.68 × 18,214.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,090.05x = 959,002,347.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 959,002,347.10/35,090.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,329.75

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