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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,657.18, 52,008.83 and 18,866.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,657.18, 52,008.83 and 18,866.19 is: 28,311.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,657.18 : 52,008.83 = 18,866.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,657.18/52,008.83 = 18,866.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,657.18x = 52,008.83 × 18,866.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,657.18x = 981,208,114.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 981,208,114.08/34,657.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,311.83

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