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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,364.65, 51,566.79 and 18,569.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,364.65, 51,566.79 and 18,569.71 is: 27,865.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,364.65 : 51,566.79 = 18,569.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,364.65/51,566.79 = 18,569.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,364.65x = 51,566.79 × 18,569.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,364.65x = 957,580,335.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 957,580,335.93/34,364.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,865.27

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