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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,021.15, 46,949.97 and 18,913.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,021.15, 46,949.97 and 18,913.24 is: 26,100.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,021.15 : 46,949.97 = 18,913.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,021.15/46,949.97 = 18,913.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,021.15x = 46,949.97 × 18,913.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,021.15x = 887,976,050.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 887,976,050.60/34,021.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,100.71

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