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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,056.22, 46,997.58 and 18,948.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,056.22, 46,997.58 and 18,948.52 is: 26,148.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,056.22 : 46,997.58 = 18,948.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,056.22/46,997.58 = 18,948.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,056.22x = 46,997.58 × 18,948.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,056.22x = 890,534,584.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 890,534,584.58/34,056.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,148.96

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