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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,022.36, 46,954.74 and 18,916.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,022.36, 46,954.74 and 18,916.52 is: 26,106.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,022.36 : 46,954.74 = 18,916.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,022.36/46,954.74 = 18,916.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,022.36x = 46,954.74 × 18,916.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,022.36x = 888,220,278.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 888,220,278.30/34,022.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,106.96

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