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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,113.82, 52,624.23 and 18,439.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,113.82, 52,624.23 and 18,439.76 is: 27,635.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,113.82 : 52,624.23 = 18,439.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,113.82/52,624.23 = 18,439.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,113.82x = 52,624.23 × 18,439.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,113.82x = 970,377,908.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 970,377,908.26/35,113.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,635.22

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