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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,181.28, 52,748.13 and 18,523.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,181.28, 52,748.13 and 18,523.66 is: 27,772.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,181.28 : 52,748.13 = 18,523.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,181.28/52,748.13 = 18,523.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,181.28x = 52,748.13 × 18,523.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,181.28x = 977,088,425.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 977,088,425.76/35,181.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,772.96

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