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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,623.68, 51,919.08 and 17,967.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,623.68, 51,919.08 and 17,967.06 is: 26,942.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,623.68 : 51,919.08 = 17,967.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,623.68/51,919.08 = 17,967.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,623.68x = 51,919.08 × 17,967.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,623.68x = 932,833,225.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 932,833,225.50/34,623.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,942.06

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