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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,132.53, 52,672.82 and 18,241.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,132.53, 52,672.82 and 18,241.29 is: 27,348.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,132.53 : 52,672.82 = 18,241.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,132.53/52,672.82 = 18,241.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,132.53x = 52,672.82 × 18,241.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,132.53x = 960,820,184.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 960,820,184.74/35,132.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,348.45

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