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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,179.95, 52,766.24 and 18,533.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,179.95, 52,766.24 and 18,533.28 is: 27,797.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,179.95 : 52,766.24 = 18,533.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,179.95/52,766.24 = 18,533.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,179.95x = 52,766.24 × 18,533.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,179.95x = 977,931,407.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 977,931,407.80/35,179.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,797.98

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