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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,957.68, 52,437.96 and 18,308.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,957.68, 52,437.96 and 18,308.40 is: 27,463.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,957.68 : 52,437.96 = 18,308.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,957.68/52,437.96 = 18,308.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,957.68x = 52,437.96 × 18,308.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,957.68x = 960,055,146.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 960,055,146.86/34,957.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,463.35

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