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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,057.84, 46,996.14 and 18,948.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,057.84, 46,996.14 and 18,948.10 is: 26,146.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,057.84 : 46,996.14 = 18,948.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,057.84/46,996.14 = 18,948.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,057.84x = 46,996.14 × 18,948.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,057.84x = 890,487,560.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 890,487,560.33/34,057.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,146.33

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