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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,014.97, 46,940.62 and 18,907.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,014.97, 46,940.62 and 18,907.17 is: 26,091.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,014.97 : 46,940.62 = 18,907.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,014.97/46,940.62 = 18,907.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,014.97x = 46,940.62 × 18,907.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,014.97x = 887,514,282.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 887,514,282.25/34,014.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,091.87

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