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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,114.82, 52,625.73 and 18,440.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,114.82, 52,625.73 and 18,440.76 is: 27,636.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,114.82 : 52,625.73 = 18,440.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,114.82/52,625.73 = 18,440.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,114.82x = 52,625.73 × 18,440.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,114.82x = 970,458,456.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 970,458,456.75/35,114.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,636.72

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