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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,104.94, 52,670.56 and 18,227.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,104.94, 52,670.56 and 18,227.41 is: 27,347.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,104.94 : 52,670.56 = 18,227.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,104.94/52,670.56 = 18,227.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,104.94x = 52,670.56 × 18,227.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,104.94x = 960,047,892.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 960,047,892.05/35,104.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,347.94

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