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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,050.33, 46,989.45 and 18,942.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,050.33, 46,989.45 and 18,942.84 is: 26,141.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,050.33 : 46,989.45 = 18,942.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,050.33/46,989.45 = 18,942.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,050.33x = 46,989.45 × 18,942.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,050.33x = 890,113,633.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 890,113,633.04/34,050.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,141.12

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