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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,612.89, 52,013.14 and 18,829.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,612.89, 52,013.14 and 18,829.59 is: 28,295.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,612.89 : 52,013.14 = 18,829.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,612.89/52,013.14 = 18,829.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,612.89x = 52,013.14 × 18,829.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,612.89x = 979,385,870.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 979,385,870.19/34,612.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,295.41

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