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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,015.72, 46,942.25 and 18,702.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,015.72, 46,942.25 and 18,702.91 is: 25,810.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,015.72 : 46,942.25 = 18,702.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,015.72/46,942.25 = 18,702.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,015.72x = 46,942.25 × 18,702.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,015.72x = 877,956,676.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 877,956,676.95/34,015.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,810.32

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