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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,055.82, 46,996.38 and 18,947.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,055.82, 46,996.38 and 18,947.97 is: 26,147.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,055.82 : 46,996.38 = 18,947.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,055.82/46,996.38 = 18,947.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,055.82x = 46,996.38 × 18,947.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,055.82x = 890,485,998.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 890,485,998.35/34,055.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,147.84

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