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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,053.54, 46,991.34 and 18,945.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,053.54, 46,991.34 and 18,945.84 is: 26,143.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,053.54 : 46,991.34 = 18,945.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,053.54/46,991.34 = 18,945.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,053.54x = 46,991.34 × 18,945.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,053.54x = 890,290,409.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 890,290,409.03/34,053.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,143.84

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