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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,682.46, 52,023.33 and 18,033.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,682.46, 52,023.33 and 18,033.90 is: 27,050.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,682.46 : 52,023.33 = 18,033.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,682.46/52,023.33 = 18,033.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,682.46x = 52,023.33 × 18,033.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,682.46x = 938,183,530.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 938,183,530.89/34,682.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,050.66

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