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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,985.16, 52,493.22 and 18,341.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,985.16, 52,493.22 and 18,341.22 is: 27,519.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,985.16 : 52,493.22 = 18,341.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,985.16/52,493.22 = 18,341.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,985.16x = 52,493.22 × 18,341.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,985.16x = 962,789,696.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 962,789,696.53/34,985.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,519.95

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