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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,226.39, 52,876.50 and 18,581.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,226.39, 52,876.50 and 18,581.96 is: 27,892.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,226.39 : 52,876.50 = 18,581.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,226.39/52,876.50 = 18,581.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,226.39x = 52,876.50 × 18,581.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,226.39x = 982,548,773.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 982,548,773.02/35,226.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,892.40

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