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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,028.18, 46,955.30 and 18,918.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,028.18, 46,955.30 and 18,918.41 is: 26,105.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,028.18 : 46,955.30 = 18,918.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,028.18/46,955.30 = 18,918.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,028.18x = 46,955.30 × 18,918.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,028.18x = 888,319,287.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 888,319,287.70/34,028.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,105.40

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