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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,794.81, 52,145.74 and 18,119.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,794.81, 52,145.74 and 18,119.88 is: 27,155.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,794.81 : 52,145.74 = 18,119.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,794.81/52,145.74 = 18,119.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,794.81x = 52,145.74 × 18,119.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,794.81x = 944,874,551.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 944,874,551.31/34,794.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,155.62

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