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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,011.30, 46,943.22 and 18,909.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,011.30, 46,943.22 and 18,909.24 is: 26,098.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,011.30 : 46,943.22 = 18,909.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,011.30/46,943.22 = 18,909.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,011.30x = 46,943.22 × 18,909.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,011.30x = 887,660,613.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 887,660,613.35/34,011.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,098.99

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