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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,668.96, 51,961.75 and 18,019.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,668.96, 51,961.75 and 18,019.51 is: 27,007.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,668.96 : 51,961.75 = 18,019.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,668.96/51,961.75 = 18,019.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,668.96x = 51,961.75 × 18,019.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,668.96x = 936,325,492.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 936,325,492.43/34,668.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,007.60

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