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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,720.07, 52,081.38 and 17,848.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,720.07, 52,081.38 and 17,848.55 is: 26,773.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,720.07 : 52,081.38 = 17,848.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,720.07/52,081.38 = 17,848.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,720.07x = 52,081.38 × 17,848.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,720.07x = 929,577,245.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 929,577,245.20/34,720.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,773.49

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