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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,259.56, 52,877.99 and 18,610.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,259.56, 52,877.99 and 18,610.01 is: 27,909.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,259.56 : 52,877.99 = 18,610.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,259.56/52,877.99 = 18,610.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,259.56x = 52,877.99 × 18,610.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,259.56x = 984,059,658.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 984,059,658.29/35,259.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,909.02

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