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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,954, 53,941.64 and 18,436.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,954, 53,941.64 and 18,436.12 is: 27,659.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,954 : 53,941.64 = 18,436.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,954/53,941.64 = 18,436.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,954x = 53,941.64 × 18,436.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,954x = 994,474,548.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 994,474,548.04/35,954
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,659.64

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