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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,106.09, 52,672.28 and 18,228.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,106.09, 52,672.28 and 18,228.57 is: 27,349.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,106.09 : 52,672.28 = 18,228.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,106.09/52,672.28 = 18,228.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,106.09x = 52,672.28 × 18,228.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,106.09x = 960,140,343.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 960,140,343.04/35,106.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,349.68

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