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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,792.08, 52,141.59 and 18,117.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,792.08, 52,141.59 and 18,117.11 is: 27,151.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,792.08 : 52,141.59 = 18,117.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,792.08/52,141.59 = 18,117.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,792.08x = 52,141.59 × 18,117.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,792.08x = 944,654,660.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 944,654,660.90/34,792.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,151.43

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