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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,022.72, 46,951.08 and 18,914.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,022.72, 46,951.08 and 18,914.96 is: 26,102.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,022.72 : 46,951.08 = 18,914.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,022.72/46,951.08 = 18,914.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,022.72x = 46,951.08 × 18,914.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,022.72x = 888,077,800.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 888,077,800.16/34,022.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,102.49

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