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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,022.81, 46,953.05 and 18,917.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,022.81, 46,953.05 and 18,917.01 is: 26,106.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,022.81 : 46,953.05 = 18,917.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,022.81/46,953.05 = 18,917.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,022.81x = 46,953.05 × 18,917.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,022.81x = 888,211,221.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 888,211,221.80/34,022.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,106.34

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