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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,994.54, 52,522.14 and 18,366.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,994.54, 52,522.14 and 18,366.32 is: 27,565.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,994.54 : 52,522.14 = 18,366.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,994.54/52,522.14 = 18,366.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,994.54x = 52,522.14 × 18,366.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,994.54x = 964,638,630.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 964,638,630.50/34,994.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,565.40

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