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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,276.95, 51,427.08 and 18,483.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,276.95, 51,427.08 and 18,483.48 is: 27,731.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,276.95 : 51,427.08 = 18,483.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,276.95/51,427.08 = 18,483.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,276.95x = 51,427.08 × 18,483.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,276.95x = 950,551,404.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 950,551,404.64/34,276.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,731.50

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