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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,847.81, 53,722.50 and 18,280.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,847.81, 53,722.50 and 18,280.74 is: 27,396.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,847.81 : 53,722.50 = 18,280.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,847.81/53,722.50 = 18,280.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,847.81x = 53,722.50 × 18,280.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,847.81x = 982,087,054.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 982,087,054.65/35,847.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,396.01

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