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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,017.91, 46,952.33 and 18,915.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,017.91, 46,952.33 and 18,915.87 is: 26,108.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,017.91 : 46,952.33 = 18,915.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,017.91/46,952.33 = 18,915.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,017.91x = 46,952.33 × 18,915.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,017.91x = 888,144,170.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 888,144,170.48/34,017.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,108.13

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