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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,975.95, 52,494.34 and 18,347.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,975.95, 52,494.34 and 18,347.69 is: 27,537.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,975.95 : 52,494.34 = 18,347.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,975.95/52,494.34 = 18,347.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,975.95x = 52,494.34 × 18,347.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,975.95x = 963,149,875.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 963,149,875.00/34,975.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,537.49

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