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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,561.63, 53,371.62 and 18,036.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,561.63, 53,371.62 and 18,036.47 is: 27,069.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,561.63 : 53,371.62 = 18,036.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,561.63/53,371.62 = 18,036.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,561.63x = 53,371.62 × 18,036.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,561.63x = 962,635,622.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 962,635,622.98/35,561.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,069.50

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