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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,022.37, 46,950.78 and 18,916.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,022.37, 46,950.78 and 18,916.41 is: 26,104.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,022.37 : 46,950.78 = 18,916.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,022.37/46,950.78 = 18,916.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,022.37x = 46,950.78 × 18,916.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,022.37x = 888,139,969.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 888,139,969.55/34,022.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,104.59

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