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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,049.67, 46,987.44 and 18,941.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,049.67, 46,987.44 and 18,941.91 is: 26,139.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,049.67 : 46,987.44 = 18,941.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,049.67/46,987.44 = 18,941.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,049.67x = 46,987.44 × 18,941.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,049.67x = 890,031,859.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 890,031,859.61/34,049.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,139.22

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