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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,754.87, 53,632.34 and 18,237

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,754.87, 53,632.34 and 18,237 is: 27,355.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,754.87 : 53,632.34 = 18,237 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,754.87/53,632.34 = 18,237/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,754.87x = 53,632.34 × 18,237
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,754.87x = 978,092,984.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 978,092,984.58/35,754.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,355.52

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