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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,912.60, 52,368.90 and 18,266.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,912.60, 52,368.90 and 18,266.20 is: 27,399.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,912.60 : 52,368.90 = 18,266.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,912.60/52,368.90 = 18,266.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,912.60x = 52,368.90 × 18,266.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,912.60x = 956,580,801.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 956,580,801.18/34,912.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,399.30

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