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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,955.46, 52,335.49 and 18,887.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,955.46, 52,335.49 and 18,887.44 is: 28,278.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,955.46 : 52,335.49 = 18,887.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,955.46/52,335.49 = 18,887.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,955.46x = 52,335.49 × 18,887.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,955.46x = 988,483,071.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 988,483,071.13/34,955.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,278.36

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