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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,057.94, 50,977.76 and 18,223.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,057.94, 50,977.76 and 18,223.38 is: 27,276.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,057.94 : 50,977.76 = 18,223.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,057.94/50,977.76 = 18,223.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,057.94x = 50,977.76 × 18,223.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,057.94x = 928,987,000.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 928,987,000.91/34,057.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,276.67

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