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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,973.64, 52,475.96 and 18,329.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,973.64, 52,475.96 and 18,329.70 is: 27,502.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,973.64 : 52,475.96 = 18,329.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,973.64/52,475.96 = 18,329.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,973.64x = 52,475.96 × 18,329.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,973.64x = 961,868,604.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 961,868,604.01/34,973.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,502.67

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