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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,791.52, 53,646.77 and 18,224.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,791.52, 53,646.77 and 18,224.24 is: 27,315.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,791.52 : 53,646.77 = 18,224.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,791.52/53,646.77 = 18,224.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,791.52x = 53,646.77 × 18,224.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,791.52x = 977,671,611.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 977,671,611.70/35,791.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,315.73

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