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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,126.93, 52,679.77 and 18,477.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,126.93, 52,679.77 and 18,477.78 is: 27,711.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,126.93 : 52,679.77 = 18,477.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,126.93/52,679.77 = 18,477.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,126.93x = 52,679.77 × 18,477.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,126.93x = 973,405,154.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 973,405,154.32/35,126.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,711.08

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