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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,021.50, 46,951.27 and 18,914.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,021.50, 46,951.27 and 18,914.41 is: 26,102.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,021.50 : 46,951.27 = 18,914.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,021.50/46,951.27 = 18,914.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,021.50x = 46,951.27 × 18,914.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,021.50x = 888,055,570.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 888,055,570.80/34,021.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,102.78

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