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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,022.34, 46,952.94 and 18,915.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,022.34, 46,952.94 and 18,915.12 is: 26,104.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,022.34 : 46,952.94 = 18,915.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,022.34/46,952.94 = 18,915.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,022.34x = 46,952.94 × 18,915.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,022.34x = 888,120,494.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 888,120,494.45/34,022.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,104.04

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