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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,990.23, 52,515.68 and 18,362.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,990.23, 52,515.68 and 18,362.01 is: 27,558.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,990.23 : 52,515.68 = 18,362.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,990.23/52,515.68 = 18,362.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,990.23x = 52,515.68 × 18,362.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,990.23x = 964,293,349.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 964,293,349.51/34,990.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,558.93

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