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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,041.91, 46,977.01 and 18,934.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,041.91, 46,977.01 and 18,934.53 is: 26,129.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,041.91 : 46,977.01 = 18,934.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,041.91/46,977.01 = 18,934.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,041.91x = 46,977.01 × 18,934.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,041.91x = 889,487,605.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 889,487,605.16/34,041.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,129.19

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