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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,054.21, 46,995.96 and 18,947.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,054.21, 46,995.96 and 18,947.17 is: 26,147.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,054.21 : 46,995.96 = 18,947.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,054.21/46,995.96 = 18,947.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,054.21x = 46,995.96 × 18,947.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,054.21x = 890,440,443.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 890,440,443.43/34,054.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,147.73

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