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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,864.93, 52,304.74 and 18,220.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,864.93, 52,304.74 and 18,220.49 is: 27,334.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,864.93 : 52,304.74 = 18,220.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,864.93/52,304.74 = 18,220.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,864.93x = 52,304.74 × 18,220.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,864.93x = 953,018,175.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 953,018,175.40/34,864.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,334.58

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