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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,972.92, 52,474.90 and 18,329

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,972.92, 52,474.90 and 18,329 is: 27,501.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,972.92 : 52,474.90 = 18,329 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,972.92/52,474.90 = 18,329/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,972.92x = 52,474.90 × 18,329
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,972.92x = 961,812,442.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 961,812,442.10/34,972.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,501.63

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