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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,715.28, 52,099.65 and 18,079.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,715.28, 52,099.65 and 18,079.50 is: 27,133.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,715.28 : 52,099.65 = 18,079.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,715.28/52,099.65 = 18,079.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,715.28x = 52,099.65 × 18,079.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,715.28x = 941,935,622.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 941,935,622.18/34,715.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,133.17

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