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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,105.40, 52,673.70 and 18,461.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,105.40, 52,673.70 and 18,461.40 is: 27,700.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,105.40 : 52,673.70 = 18,461.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,105.40/52,673.70 = 18,461.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,105.40x = 52,673.70 × 18,461.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,105.40x = 972,430,245.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 972,430,245.18/35,105.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,700.30

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