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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,056.10, 46,997.28 and 18,950.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,056.10, 46,997.28 and 18,950.21 is: 26,151.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,056.10 : 46,997.28 = 18,950.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,056.10/46,997.28 = 18,950.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,056.10x = 46,997.28 × 18,950.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,056.10x = 890,608,325.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 890,608,325.43/34,056.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,151.21

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