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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,392.65, 51,545.84 and 18,597.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,392.65, 51,545.84 and 18,597.06 is: 27,872.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,392.65 : 51,545.84 = 18,597.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,392.65/51,545.84 = 18,597.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,392.65x = 51,545.84 × 18,597.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,392.65x = 958,600,986.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 958,600,986.25/34,392.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,872.27

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