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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,050.05, 46,989.70 and 18,944.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,050.05, 46,989.70 and 18,944.12 is: 26,143.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,050.05 : 46,989.70 = 18,944.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,050.05/46,989.70 = 18,944.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,050.05x = 46,989.70 × 18,944.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,050.05x = 890,178,500.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 890,178,500.53/34,050.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,143.23

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