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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,259.68, 51,388.98 and 18,472.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,259.68, 51,388.98 and 18,472.06 is: 27,707.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,259.68 : 51,388.98 = 18,472.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,259.68/51,388.98 = 18,472.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,259.68x = 51,388.98 × 18,472.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,259.68x = 949,260,321.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 949,260,321.90/34,259.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,707.80

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