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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,127.30, 52,680.33 and 18,478.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,127.30, 52,680.33 and 18,478.16 is: 27,711.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,127.30 : 52,680.33 = 18,478.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,127.30/52,680.33 = 18,478.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,127.30x = 52,680.33 × 18,478.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,127.30x = 973,435,303.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 973,435,303.19/35,127.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,711.65

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