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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,646.13, 51,916.33 and 18,011.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,646.13, 51,916.33 and 18,011.57 is: 26,989.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,646.13 : 51,916.33 = 18,011.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,646.13/51,916.33 = 18,011.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,646.13x = 51,916.33 × 18,011.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,646.13x = 935,094,611.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 935,094,611.94/34,646.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,989.87

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