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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,122.43, 52,637.18 and 18,448.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,122.43, 52,637.18 and 18,448.38 is: 27,648.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,122.43 : 52,637.18 = 18,448.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,122.43/52,637.18 = 18,448.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,122.43x = 52,637.18 × 18,448.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,122.43x = 971,070,606.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 971,070,606.53/35,122.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,648.16

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