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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,053.60, 46,993.81 and 18,947.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,053.60, 46,993.81 and 18,947.72 is: 26,147.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,053.60 : 46,993.81 = 18,947.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,053.60/46,993.81 = 18,947.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,053.60x = 46,993.81 × 18,947.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,053.60x = 890,425,553.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 890,425,553.61/34,053.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,147.77

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