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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,646.87, 51,989.79 and 18,853.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,646.87, 51,989.79 and 18,853.05 is: 28,290.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,646.87 : 51,989.79 = 18,853.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,646.87/51,989.79 = 18,853.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,646.87x = 51,989.79 × 18,853.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,646.87x = 980,166,110.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 980,166,110.36/34,646.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,290.18

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