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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,052.76, 46,994.58 and 18,945.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,052.76, 46,994.58 and 18,945.48 is: 26,145.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,052.76 : 46,994.58 = 18,945.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,052.76/46,994.58 = 18,945.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,052.76x = 46,994.58 × 18,945.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,052.76x = 890,334,875.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 890,334,875.50/34,052.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,145.75

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