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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,529.64, 51,777.96 and 18,709.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,529.64, 51,777.96 and 18,709.52 is: 28,055.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,529.64 : 51,777.96 = 18,709.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,529.64/51,777.96 = 18,709.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,529.64x = 51,777.96 × 18,709.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,529.64x = 968,740,778.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 968,740,778.18/34,529.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,055.34

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