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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,276, 51,390.58 and 18,267.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,276, 51,390.58 and 18,267.94 is: 27,389.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,276 : 51,390.58 = 18,267.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,276/51,390.58 = 18,267.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,276x = 51,390.58 × 18,267.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,276x = 938,800,032.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 938,800,032.01/34,276
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,389.43

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