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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,681.79, 53,555.91 and 18,164.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,681.79, 53,555.91 and 18,164.73 is: 27,264.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,681.79 : 53,555.91 = 18,164.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,681.79/53,555.91 = 18,164.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,681.79x = 53,555.91 × 18,164.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,681.79x = 972,828,645.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 972,828,645.05/35,681.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,264.01

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