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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,015.68, 46,944.33 and 18,913.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,015.68, 46,944.33 and 18,913.23 is: 26,101.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,015.68 : 46,944.33 = 18,913.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,015.68/46,944.33 = 18,913.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,015.68x = 46,944.33 × 18,913.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,015.68x = 887,868,910.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 887,868,910.49/34,015.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,101.75

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