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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,158.78, 52,714.41 and 18,501.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,158.78, 52,714.41 and 18,501.13 is: 27,739.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,158.78 : 52,714.41 = 18,501.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,158.78/52,714.41 = 18,501.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,158.78x = 52,714.41 × 18,501.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,158.78x = 975,276,152.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 975,276,152.28/35,158.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,739.19

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