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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,056.87, 46,998.72 and 18,950.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,056.87, 46,998.72 and 18,950.17 is: 26,151.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,056.87 : 46,998.72 = 18,950.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,056.87/46,998.72 = 18,950.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,056.87x = 46,998.72 × 18,950.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,056.87x = 890,633,733.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 890,633,733.78/34,056.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,151.37

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