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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,183.28, 52,751.13 and 18,525.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,183.28, 52,751.13 and 18,525.66 is: 27,775.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,183.28 : 52,751.13 = 18,525.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,183.28/52,751.13 = 18,525.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,183.28x = 52,751.13 × 18,525.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,183.28x = 977,249,499.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 977,249,499.00/35,183.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,775.96

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