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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,049.22, 46,987.11 and 18,941.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,049.22, 46,987.11 and 18,941.94 is: 26,139.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,049.22 : 46,987.11 = 18,941.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,049.22/46,987.11 = 18,941.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,049.22x = 46,987.11 × 18,941.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,049.22x = 890,027,018.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 890,027,018.39/34,049.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,139.42

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