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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,868.65, 52,303.56 and 18,261.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,868.65, 52,303.56 and 18,261.13 is: 27,392.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,868.65 : 52,303.56 = 18,261.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,868.65/52,303.56 = 18,261.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,868.65x = 52,303.56 × 18,261.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,868.65x = 955,122,108.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 955,122,108.62/34,868.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,392.00

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