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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,022.82, 46,948.82 and 18,914.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,022.82, 46,948.82 and 18,914.57 is: 26,100.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,022.82 : 46,948.82 = 18,914.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,022.82/46,948.82 = 18,914.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,022.82x = 46,948.82 × 18,914.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,022.82x = 888,016,554.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 888,016,554.85/34,022.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,100.62

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