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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,015.41, 46,948.88 and 18,913.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,015.41, 46,948.88 and 18,913.37 is: 26,104.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,015.41 : 46,948.88 = 18,913.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,015.41/46,948.88 = 18,913.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,015.41x = 46,948.88 × 18,913.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,015.41x = 887,961,351.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 887,961,351.06/34,015.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,104.68

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