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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,008.99, 46,931.31 and 18,901.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,008.99, 46,931.31 and 18,901.23 is: 26,083.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,008.99 : 46,931.31 = 18,901.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,008.99/46,931.31 = 18,901.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,008.99x = 46,931.31 × 18,901.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,008.99x = 887,059,484.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 887,059,484.51/34,008.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,083.09

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