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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,967.11, 53,983.94 and 18,210.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,967.11, 53,983.94 and 18,210.25 is: 27,332.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,967.11 : 53,983.94 = 18,210.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,967.11/53,983.94 = 18,210.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,967.11x = 53,983.94 × 18,210.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,967.11x = 983,061,043.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 983,061,043.39/35,967.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,332.22

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