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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,101.07, 52,602.41 and 18,427.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,101.07, 52,602.41 and 18,427.42 is: 27,615.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,101.07 : 52,602.41 = 18,427.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,101.07/52,602.41 = 18,427.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,101.07x = 52,602.41 × 18,427.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,101.07x = 969,326,478.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 969,326,478.44/35,101.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,615.30

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