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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,055.87, 46,997.34 and 18,949.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,055.87, 46,997.34 and 18,949.17 is: 26,149.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,055.87 : 46,997.34 = 18,949.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,055.87/46,997.34 = 18,949.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,055.87x = 46,997.34 × 18,949.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,055.87x = 890,560,490.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 890,560,490.46/34,055.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,149.99

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