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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,805.76, 53,714.10 and 18,266.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,805.76, 53,714.10 and 18,266.02 is: 27,401.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,805.76 : 53,714.10 = 18,266.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,805.76/53,714.10 = 18,266.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,805.76x = 53,714.10 × 18,266.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,805.76x = 981,142,824.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 981,142,824.88/35,805.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,401.82

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