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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,059.23, 46,997.61 and 18,948.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,059.23, 46,997.61 and 18,948.32 is: 26,146.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,059.23 : 46,997.61 = 18,948.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,059.23/46,997.61 = 18,948.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,059.23x = 46,997.61 × 18,948.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,059.23x = 890,525,753.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 890,525,753.52/34,059.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,146.39

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