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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,973.81, 52,476.22 and 18,329.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,973.81, 52,476.22 and 18,329.89 is: 27,502.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,973.81 : 52,476.22 = 18,329.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,973.81/52,476.22 = 18,329.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,973.81x = 52,476.22 × 18,329.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,973.81x = 961,882,986.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 961,882,986.19/34,973.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,502.96

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