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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,659.06, 52,005.15 and 18,016.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,659.06, 52,005.15 and 18,016.02 is: 27,032.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,659.06 : 52,005.15 = 18,016.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,659.06/52,005.15 = 18,016.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,659.06x = 52,005.15 × 18,016.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,659.06x = 936,925,822.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 936,925,822.50/34,659.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,032.64

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