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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,052.41, 46,991.68 and 18,945.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,052.41, 46,991.68 and 18,945.02 is: 26,143.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,052.41 : 46,991.68 = 18,945.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,052.41/46,991.68 = 18,945.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,052.41x = 46,991.68 × 18,945.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,052.41x = 890,258,317.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 890,258,317.43/34,052.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,143.77

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