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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,264.80, 51,397.20 and 18,649.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,264.80, 51,397.20 and 18,649.68 is: 27,974.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,264.80 : 51,397.20 = 18,649.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,264.80/51,397.20 = 18,649.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,264.80x = 51,397.20 × 18,649.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,264.80x = 958,541,332.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 958,541,332.90/34,264.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,974.52

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