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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,660.06, 52,006.65 and 18,017.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,660.06, 52,006.65 and 18,017.02 is: 27,034.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,660.06 : 52,006.65 = 18,017.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,660.06/52,006.65 = 18,017.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,660.06x = 52,006.65 × 18,017.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,660.06x = 937,004,853.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 937,004,853.18/34,660.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,034.14

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