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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,057.23, 46,994.85 and 18,946.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,057.23, 46,994.85 and 18,946.32 is: 26,143.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,057.23 : 46,994.85 = 18,946.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,057.23/46,994.85 = 18,946.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,057.23x = 46,994.85 × 18,946.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,057.23x = 890,379,466.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 890,379,466.45/34,057.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,143.63

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