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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,012.18, 46,934.83 and 18,903.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,012.18, 46,934.83 and 18,903.97 is: 26,086.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,012.18 : 46,934.83 = 18,903.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,012.18/46,934.83 = 18,903.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,012.18x = 46,934.83 × 18,903.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,012.18x = 887,254,618.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 887,254,618.28/34,012.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,086.38

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