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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,629.98, 51,946.58 and 17,979.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,629.98, 51,946.58 and 17,979.48 is: 26,970.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,629.98 : 51,946.58 = 17,979.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,629.98/51,946.58 = 17,979.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,629.98x = 51,946.58 × 17,979.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,629.98x = 933,972,541.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 933,972,541.13/34,629.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,970.06

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