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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,975.29, 52,478.43 and 18,331.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,975.29, 52,478.43 and 18,331.36 is: 27,505.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,975.29 : 52,478.43 = 18,331.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,975.29/52,478.43 = 18,331.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,975.29x = 52,478.43 × 18,331.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,975.29x = 962,000,992.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 962,000,992.56/34,975.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,505.16

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