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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,052.55, 46,991.57 and 18,944.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,052.55, 46,991.57 and 18,944.43 is: 26,142.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,052.55 : 46,991.57 = 18,944.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,052.55/46,991.57 = 18,944.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,052.55x = 46,991.57 × 18,944.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,052.55x = 890,228,413.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 890,228,413.73/34,052.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,142.78

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