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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,021.52, 46,948.28 and 18,915.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,021.52, 46,948.28 and 18,915.27 is: 26,102.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,021.52 : 46,948.28 = 18,915.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,021.52/46,948.28 = 18,915.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,021.52x = 46,948.28 × 18,915.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,021.52x = 888,039,545.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 888,039,545.28/34,021.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,102.29

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