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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,906.58, 53,786.97 and 18,126.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,906.58, 53,786.97 and 18,126.27 is: 27,152.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,906.58 : 53,786.97 = 18,126.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,906.58/53,786.97 = 18,126.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,906.58x = 53,786.97 × 18,126.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,906.58x = 974,957,140.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 974,957,140.70/35,906.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,152.60

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