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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,709.26, 52,027.03 and 18,052.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,709.26, 52,027.03 and 18,052.62 is: 27,059.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,709.26 : 52,027.03 = 18,052.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,709.26/52,027.03 = 18,052.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,709.26x = 52,027.03 × 18,052.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,709.26x = 939,224,202.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 939,224,202.32/34,709.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,059.76

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