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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,253.81, 52,833.73 and 18,609.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,253.81, 52,833.73 and 18,609.93 is: 27,890.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,253.81 : 52,833.73 = 18,609.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,253.81/52,833.73 = 18,609.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,253.81x = 52,833.73 × 18,609.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,253.81x = 983,231,659.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 983,231,659.72/35,253.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,890.09

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