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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,971.93, 52,473.39 and 18,328

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,971.93, 52,473.39 and 18,328 is: 27,500.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,971.93 : 52,473.39 = 18,328 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,971.93/52,473.39 = 18,328/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,971.93x = 52,473.39 × 18,328
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,971.93x = 961,732,291.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 961,732,291.92/34,971.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,500.12

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