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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,217.19, 52,825.79 and 18,346.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,217.19, 52,825.79 and 18,346.71 is: 27,520.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,217.19 : 52,825.79 = 18,346.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,217.19/52,825.79 = 18,346.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,217.19x = 52,825.79 × 18,346.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,217.19x = 969,179,369.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 969,179,369.11/35,217.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,520.06

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