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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,178.75, 52,781.09 and 18,538.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,178.75, 52,781.09 and 18,538.11 is: 27,813.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,178.75 : 52,781.09 = 18,538.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,178.75/52,781.09 = 18,538.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,178.75x = 52,781.09 × 18,538.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,178.75x = 978,461,559.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 978,461,559.65/35,178.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,813.99

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