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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,974.29, 52,476.93 and 18,330.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,974.29, 52,476.93 and 18,330.36 is: 27,503.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,974.29 : 52,476.93 = 18,330.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,974.29/52,476.93 = 18,330.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,974.29x = 52,476.93 × 18,330.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,974.29x = 961,921,018.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 961,921,018.59/34,974.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,503.67

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