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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,023.01, 46,952.45 and 18,916.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,023.01, 46,952.45 and 18,916.27 is: 26,104.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,023.01 : 46,952.45 = 18,916.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,023.01/46,952.45 = 18,916.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,023.01x = 46,952.45 × 18,916.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,023.01x = 888,165,126.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 888,165,126.78/34,023.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,104.84

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