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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,462.94, 51,694.67 and 18,872.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,462.94, 51,694.67 and 18,872.06 is: 28,308.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,462.94 : 51,694.67 = 18,872.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,462.94/51,694.67 = 18,872.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,462.94x = 51,694.67 × 18,872.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,462.94x = 975,584,702.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 975,584,702.63/34,462.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,308.23

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