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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,555.49, 53,362.40 and 18,030.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,555.49, 53,362.40 and 18,030.33 is: 27,060.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,555.49 : 53,362.40 = 18,030.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,555.49/53,362.40 = 18,030.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,555.49x = 53,362.40 × 18,030.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,555.49x = 962,141,591.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 962,141,591.44/35,555.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,060.28

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