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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,182.58, 51,273.66 and 18,395.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,182.58, 51,273.66 and 18,395.05 is: 27,592.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,182.58 : 51,273.66 = 18,395.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,182.58/51,273.66 = 18,395.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,182.58x = 51,273.66 × 18,395.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,182.58x = 943,181,472.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 943,181,472.85/34,182.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,592.46

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