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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,022.15, 46,951.35 and 18,914.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,022.15, 46,951.35 and 18,914.24 is: 26,102.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,022.15 : 46,951.35 = 18,914.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,022.15/46,951.35 = 18,914.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,022.15x = 46,951.35 × 18,914.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,022.15x = 888,049,102.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 888,049,102.22/34,022.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,102.09

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