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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,055.30, 46,995.36 and 18,947.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,055.30, 46,995.36 and 18,947.18 is: 26,146.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,055.30 : 46,995.36 = 18,947.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,055.30/46,995.36 = 18,947.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,055.30x = 46,995.36 × 18,947.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,055.30x = 890,429,545.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 890,429,545.08/34,055.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,146.58

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