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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,973.31, 52,475.47 and 18,329.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,973.31, 52,475.47 and 18,329.39 is: 27,502.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,973.31 : 52,475.47 = 18,329.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,973.31/52,475.47 = 18,329.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,973.31x = 52,475.47 × 18,329.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,973.31x = 961,843,355.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 961,843,355.06/34,973.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,502.21

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