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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,579.76, 53,367.71 and 18,049.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,579.76, 53,367.71 and 18,049.13 is: 27,072.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,579.76 : 53,367.71 = 18,049.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,579.76/53,367.71 = 18,049.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,579.76x = 53,367.71 × 18,049.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,579.76x = 963,240,735.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 963,240,735.59/35,579.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,072.72

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