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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,033.08, 51,060.42 and 18,442.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,033.08, 51,060.42 and 18,442.20 is: 27,669.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,033.08 : 51,060.42 = 18,442.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,033.08/51,060.42 = 18,442.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,033.08x = 51,060.42 × 18,442.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,033.08x = 941,666,477.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 941,666,477.72/34,033.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,669.15

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