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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,610.20, 51,878.85 and 17,952.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,610.20, 51,878.85 and 17,952.55 is: 26,909.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,610.20 : 51,878.85 = 17,952.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,610.20/51,878.85 = 17,952.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,610.20x = 51,878.85 × 17,952.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,610.20x = 931,357,451.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 931,357,451.55/34,610.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,909.91

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