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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,054.80, 46,994.10 and 18,946.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,054.80, 46,994.10 and 18,946.28 is: 26,145.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,054.80 : 46,994.10 = 18,946.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,054.80/46,994.10 = 18,946.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,054.80x = 46,994.10 × 18,946.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,054.80x = 890,363,376.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 890,363,376.95/34,054.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,145.02

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