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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,058.88, 46,997.82 and 18,949.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,058.88, 46,997.82 and 18,949.14 is: 26,147.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,058.88 : 46,997.82 = 18,949.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,058.88/46,997.82 = 18,949.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,058.88x = 46,997.82 × 18,949.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,058.88x = 890,568,270.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 890,568,270.87/34,058.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,147.90

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