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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,792.65, 53,648.46 and 18,225.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,792.65, 53,648.46 and 18,225.37 is: 27,317.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,792.65 : 53,648.46 = 18,225.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,792.65/53,648.46 = 18,225.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,792.65x = 53,648.46 × 18,225.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,792.65x = 977,762,765.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 977,762,765.19/35,792.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,317.42

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