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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,013.97, 46,939.25 and 18,906.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,013.97, 46,939.25 and 18,906.17 is: 26,090.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,013.97 : 46,939.25 = 18,906.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,013.97/46,939.25 = 18,906.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,013.97x = 46,939.25 × 18,906.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,013.97x = 887,441,110.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 887,441,110.95/34,013.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,090.49

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