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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,215.65, 52,786.76 and 18,594.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,215.65, 52,786.76 and 18,594.45 is: 27,872.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,215.65 : 52,786.76 = 18,594.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,215.65/52,786.76 = 18,594.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,215.65x = 52,786.76 × 18,594.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,215.65x = 981,540,676.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 981,540,676.51/35,215.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,872.29

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