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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,901.46, 53,863.18 and 18,383.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,901.46, 53,863.18 and 18,383.68 is: 27,581.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,901.46 : 53,863.18 = 18,383.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,901.46/53,863.18 = 18,383.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,901.46x = 53,863.18 × 18,383.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,901.46x = 990,203,464.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 990,203,464.90/35,901.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,581.15

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