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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,972.31, 52,473.97 and 18,328.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,972.31, 52,473.97 and 18,328.39 is: 27,500.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,972.31 : 52,473.97 = 18,328.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,972.31/52,473.97 = 18,328.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,972.31x = 52,473.97 × 18,328.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,972.31x = 961,763,033.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 961,763,033.00/34,972.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,500.70

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