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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,977.94, 52,482.41 and 18,334.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,977.94, 52,482.41 and 18,334.02 is: 27,509.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,977.94 : 52,482.41 = 18,334.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,977.94/52,482.41 = 18,334.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,977.94x = 52,482.41 × 18,334.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,977.94x = 962,213,554.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 962,213,554.59/34,977.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,509.15

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