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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,149.93, 51,224.91 and 18,362.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,149.93, 51,224.91 and 18,362.39 is: 27,543.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,149.93 : 51,224.91 = 18,362.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,149.93/51,224.91 = 18,362.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,149.93x = 51,224.91 × 18,362.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,149.93x = 940,611,519.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 940,611,519.01/34,149.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,543.59

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