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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,040.25, 46,975.95 and 18,934.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,040.25, 46,975.95 and 18,934.02 is: 26,129.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,040.25 : 46,975.95 = 18,934.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,040.25/46,975.95 = 18,934.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,040.25x = 46,975.95 × 18,934.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,040.25x = 889,443,576.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 889,443,576.82/34,040.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,129.17

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