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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,423.62, 51,526.08 and 18,606.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,423.62, 51,526.08 and 18,606.14 is: 27,850.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,423.62 : 51,526.08 = 18,606.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,423.62/51,526.08 = 18,606.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,423.62x = 51,526.08 × 18,606.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,423.62x = 958,701,365.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 958,701,365.10/34,423.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,850.10

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