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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,127.93, 52,681.27 and 18,478.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,127.93, 52,681.27 and 18,478.78 is: 27,712.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,127.93 : 52,681.27 = 18,478.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,127.93/52,681.27 = 18,478.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,127.93x = 52,681.27 × 18,478.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,127.93x = 973,485,506.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 973,485,506.06/35,127.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,712.58

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