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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,573.57, 53,358.43 and 18,042.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,573.57, 53,358.43 and 18,042.94 is: 27,063.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,573.57 : 53,358.43 = 18,042.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,573.57/53,358.43 = 18,042.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,573.57x = 53,358.43 × 18,042.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,573.57x = 962,742,860.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 962,742,860.77/35,573.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,063.43

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