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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,955.96, 52,336.23 and 18,887.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,955.96, 52,336.23 and 18,887.94 is: 28,279.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,955.96 : 52,336.23 = 18,887.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,955.96/52,336.23 = 18,887.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,955.96x = 52,336.23 × 18,887.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,955.96x = 988,523,572.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 988,523,572.07/34,955.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,279.12

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