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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,049.39, 46,982.70 and 18,942

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,049.39, 46,982.70 and 18,942 is: 26,136.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,049.39 : 46,982.70 = 18,942 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,049.39/46,982.70 = 18,942/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,049.39x = 46,982.70 × 18,942
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,049.39x = 889,946,303.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 889,946,303.40/34,049.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,136.93

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