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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,573.07, 53,357.68 and 18,042.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,573.07, 53,357.68 and 18,042.44 is: 27,062.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,573.07 : 53,357.68 = 18,042.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,573.07/53,357.68 = 18,042.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,573.07x = 53,357.68 × 18,042.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,573.07x = 962,702,649.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 962,702,649.73/35,573.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,062.68

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