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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,180.95, 52,767.73 and 18,534.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,180.95, 52,767.73 and 18,534.28 is: 27,799.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,180.95 : 52,767.73 = 18,534.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,180.95/52,767.73 = 18,534.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,180.95x = 52,767.73 × 18,534.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,180.95x = 978,011,882.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 978,011,882.78/35,180.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,799.47

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