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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,021.55, 46,947.08 and 18,913.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,021.55, 46,947.08 and 18,913.29 is: 26,098.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,021.55 : 46,947.08 = 18,913.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,021.55/46,947.08 = 18,913.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,021.55x = 46,947.08 × 18,913.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,021.55x = 887,923,903.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 887,923,903.34/34,021.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,098.86

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