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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,674.29, 53,544.65 and 18,157.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,674.29, 53,544.65 and 18,157.23 is: 27,252.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,674.29 : 53,544.65 = 18,157.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,674.29/53,544.65 = 18,157.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,674.29x = 53,544.65 × 18,157.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,674.29x = 972,222,434.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 972,222,434.53/35,674.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,252.75

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