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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,774.20, 52,063.86 and 18,097.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,774.20, 52,063.86 and 18,097.88 is: 27,096.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,774.20 : 52,063.86 = 18,097.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,774.20/52,063.86 = 18,097.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,774.20x = 52,063.86 × 18,097.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,774.20x = 942,245,490.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 942,245,490.62/34,774.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,096.11

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