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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,961.81, 52,444.15 and 18,312.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,961.81, 52,444.15 and 18,312.53 is: 27,469.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,961.81 : 52,444.15 = 18,312.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,961.81/52,444.15 = 18,312.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,961.81x = 52,444.15 × 18,312.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,961.81x = 960,384,762.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 960,384,762.20/34,961.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,469.54

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