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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,179.76, 52,765.95 and 18,533.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,179.76, 52,765.95 and 18,533.09 is: 27,797.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,179.76 : 52,765.95 = 18,533.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,179.76/52,765.95 = 18,533.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,179.76x = 52,765.95 × 18,533.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,179.76x = 977,916,301.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 977,916,301.70/35,179.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,797.69

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