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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,253.18, 52,832.79 and 18,609.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,253.18, 52,832.79 and 18,609.30 is: 27,889.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,253.18 : 52,832.79 = 18,609.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,253.18/52,832.79 = 18,609.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,253.18x = 52,832.79 × 18,609.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,253.18x = 983,181,238.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 983,181,238.95/35,253.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,889.15

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