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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,977.29, 52,481.42 and 18,333.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,977.29, 52,481.42 and 18,333.36 is: 27,508.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,977.29 : 52,481.42 = 18,333.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,977.29/52,481.42 = 18,333.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,977.29x = 52,481.42 × 18,333.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,977.29x = 962,160,743.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 962,160,743.25/34,977.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,508.16

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