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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,011.82, 46,931.97 and 18,902.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,011.82, 46,931.97 and 18,902.08 is: 26,082.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,011.82 : 46,931.97 = 18,902.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,011.82/46,931.97 = 18,902.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,011.82x = 46,931.97 × 18,902.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,011.82x = 887,111,851.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 887,111,851.50/34,011.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,082.46

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