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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,053.57, 46,991.16 and 18,946.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,053.57, 46,991.16 and 18,946.26 is: 26,144.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,053.57 : 46,991.16 = 18,946.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,053.57/46,991.16 = 18,946.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,053.57x = 46,991.16 × 18,946.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,053.57x = 890,306,735.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 890,306,735.06/34,053.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,144.30

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