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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,966.11, 53,982.44 and 18,209.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,966.11, 53,982.44 and 18,209.25 is: 27,330.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,966.11 : 53,982.44 = 18,209.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,966.11/53,982.44 = 18,209.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,966.11x = 53,982.44 × 18,209.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,966.11x = 982,979,745.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 982,979,745.57/35,966.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,330.72

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