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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,168.81, 51,269.62 and 18,586.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,168.81, 51,269.62 and 18,586.44 is: 27,888.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,168.81 : 51,269.62 = 18,586.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,168.81/51,269.62 = 18,586.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,168.81x = 51,269.62 × 18,586.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,168.81x = 952,919,715.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 952,919,715.95/34,168.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,888.58

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