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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,193.49, 52,759.28 and 18,290.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,193.49, 52,759.28 and 18,290.91 is: 27,420.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,193.49 : 52,759.28 = 18,290.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,193.49/52,759.28 = 18,290.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,193.49x = 52,759.28 × 18,290.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,193.49x = 965,015,242.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 965,015,242.14/35,193.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,420.28

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