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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,016.41, 46,950.26 and 18,914.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,016.41, 46,950.26 and 18,914.37 is: 26,106.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,016.41 : 46,950.26 = 18,914.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,016.41/46,950.26 = 18,914.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,016.41x = 46,950.26 × 18,914.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,016.41x = 888,034,589.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 888,034,589.24/34,016.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,106.06

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