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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,055.37, 46,996.64 and 18,948.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,055.37, 46,996.64 and 18,948.67 is: 26,149.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,055.37 : 46,996.64 = 18,948.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,055.37/46,996.64 = 18,948.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,055.37x = 46,996.64 × 18,948.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,055.37x = 890,523,761.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 890,523,761.23/34,055.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,149.29

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