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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,995.83, 54,010.16 and 18,477.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,995.83, 54,010.16 and 18,477.97 is: 27,725.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,995.83 : 54,010.16 = 18,477.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,995.83/54,010.16 = 18,477.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,995.83x = 54,010.16 × 18,477.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,995.83x = 997,998,023.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 997,998,023.79/35,995.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,725.38

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