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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,275.72, 51,354.90 and 18,704.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,275.72, 51,354.90 and 18,704.28 is: 28,024.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,275.72 : 51,354.90 = 18,704.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,275.72/51,354.90 = 18,704.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,275.72x = 51,354.90 × 18,704.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,275.72x = 960,556,428.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 960,556,428.97/34,275.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,024.40

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