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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,009.99, 46,932.69 and 18,902.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,009.99, 46,932.69 and 18,902.23 is: 26,084.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,009.99 : 46,932.69 = 18,902.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,009.99/46,932.69 = 18,902.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,009.99x = 46,932.69 × 18,902.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,009.99x = 887,132,500.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 887,132,500.90/34,009.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,084.47

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