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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,962.81, 52,445.65 and 18,313.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,962.81, 52,445.65 and 18,313.53 is: 27,471.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,962.81 : 52,445.65 = 18,313.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,962.81/52,445.65 = 18,313.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,962.81x = 52,445.65 × 18,313.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,962.81x = 960,464,984.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 960,464,984.64/34,962.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,471.05

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