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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,017.74, 46,947.44 and 18,913.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,017.74, 46,947.44 and 18,913.36 is: 26,102.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,017.74 : 46,947.44 = 18,913.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,017.74/46,947.44 = 18,913.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,017.74x = 46,947.44 × 18,913.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,017.74x = 887,933,504.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 887,933,504.49/34,017.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,102.07

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