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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,623.39, 51,916.62 and 17,966.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,623.39, 51,916.62 and 17,966.65 is: 26,940.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,623.39 : 51,916.62 = 17,966.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,623.39/51,916.62 = 17,966.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,623.39x = 51,916.62 × 17,966.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,623.39x = 932,767,740.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 932,767,740.72/34,623.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,940.39

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